The Brass Bottle

F. Anstey was the pseudonym adopted by Thomas Anstey Guthrie (1856–1934), an English novelist and journalist known for his comic and fantasy writings. Born in Kensington, London, Anstey was educated at King's College School and at Trinity College, Cambridge. His initial career choice was the legal profession, but his passion for writing led him to pursue a career in journalism and literature. His ...