Edward Stratemeyer
Edward L. Stratemeyer (/ˈstrætəˌmaɪər/; October 4, 1862 – May 10, 1930) was an American publisher, writer of children's fiction, and founder of the Stratemeyer Syndicate. He was one of the most prolific writers in the world, producing in excess of 1,300 books himself, selling in excess of 500 million copies. He also created many well-known fictional book series for juveniles, including The Rover Boys, The Bobbsey Twins, Tom Swift, The Hardy Boys, and Nancy Drew series, many of which sold millions of copies and remain in publication. On Stratemeyer's legacy, Fortune wrote: "As oil had its Rockefeller, literature had its Stratemeyer."
Edward Stratemeyer | |
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| Born | Edward L. Stratemeyer October 4, 1862 Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States |
| Died | May 10, 1930 (aged 67) Newark, New Jersey, United States |
| Resting place | Evergreen Cemetery, Hillside, New Jersey, United States 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, writer |
| Nationality | American |
| Genre | Adventure, mystery, science 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 |
| Spouse |
Magdalena Van Camp (m. 1891) |
| Children | 2, including Harriet |
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