Edward Stratemeyer
American book packager, publisher and writer (1862–1930)
Edward L. Stratemeyer (October 4, 1862 — May 10, 1930) was an American publisher and a writer of children's stories. He was very prolific and created several children's series including The Rover Boys, The Bobbsey Twins, Tom Swift, The Hardy Boys, and Nancy Drew. He founded the Stratemeyer Syndicate.
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Born | Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States | October 4, 1862
Died | May 10, 1930 | (aged 67)
Resting place | Evergreen Cemetery Hillside, New Jersey, United States 40°41′33″N 74°12′40″W / 40.6925°N 74.211°W |
Pen name | Victor Appleton, Ralph Bonehill, Franklin W. Dixon, Laura Lee Hope, Carolyn Keene, Roy Rockwood and Arthur M. Winfield |
Occupation | Publisher and writer |
Nationality | American |
Genre | Children's fiction |
Notable works | Creator of the book series: • The Bobbsey Twins • Bomba, the Jungle Boy • The Colonial Series • The Dana Girls • Dave Dashaway • Don Sturdy • The Hardy Boys • Jack Ranger • Nancy Drew • The Rover Boys • Tom Swift |