FEATURED AUTHOR ... Neil Munro To the Yetts o' Hell: Neil Munro and War Neil Munro (1863-1930) is well known for his brilliant humorous sketches which celebrate "Para Handy", the wily skipper of the puffer Vital Spark, and his crew. One of the most outstanding journalists of his day, he was also the author of fine historical novels of which "John Splendid" and "The New Road" are most highly acclaimed.