QQ: Who is John Buchan?

A: Sir John Buchan, 1st Baron of Tweedsmuir, was a prolific British author of both fiction and nonfiction.

Tangents:

Buchan's novel The 39 Steps was made into a movie by Alfred Hitchcock and later became a campy Broadway musical.

Buchan served as Governor General of Canada.

Buchan's nonfiction dealt primarily with military history.

Quote:

"It's a great life, if you don't weaken."