John Cromar | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1859/1860 |
| Died | 1942 (age 82) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Occupation(s) | Sailor and author |
| Years active | unknown-1935 |
| Notable work | Jock of the Islands |
John "Jock" Cromar (1859/1860–1942) was a Scottish-Australian seaman and author, who wrote the book Jock of the Islands, a supposed retelling of his experiences in Melanesia during the late 19th century.[1] Described by Charles Morris Woodford as a "derelict of the labor trade",[2] Cromar was for several decades active in the recruiting industry in the Solomon Islands.