Peter Lund Simmonds (1814-1897) was a journalist and founder of Simmonds' Colonial Magazine and Foreign Miscellany, a magazine focusing on issues of British colonial and commercial affairs. As well as editing this magazine for many years, Simmonds wrote books on a variety of subjects including food, agriculture, international trade and polar exploration.Peter Lund Simmonds (1814-1897) was a journalist and founder of Simmonds' Colonial Magazine and Foreign Miscellany, a magazine focusing on issues of British colonial and commercial affairs. As well as editing this magazine for many years, Simmonds wrote books on a variety of subjects including food, agriculture, international trade and polar exploration....more