Oldest author to have first book published

According to Official Guinness Records,

Bertha Wood (UK;b. 20 June 1905) had her first book, Fresh Air and Fun: The Story of a Blackpool Holiday Camp published on her 100th birthday on 20 June 2005. The book is based on her memoirs, which she began writing at the age of 90.

For a complete list of 2005 records, please visit 2005 Guinness Records in United Kingdom.

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