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A. L. (Arthur Lincoln) Haydon

1872–1964

Known for lively historical writing and adventure-filled nonfiction, this early 20th-century author wrote about everything from King Arthur to the mounted police forces of Canada and Australia. His books blend storytelling with a strong interest in courage, legend, and public service.

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The Book of the V.C.

The Book of the V.C.

by A. L. (Arthur Lincoln) Haydon

About the author

Arthur Lincoln Haydon was a British author whose published works span history, legend, and imperial-era adventure subjects. Library records identify him as A. L. Haydon, born in 1872 and died in 1964, and show a body of work that remained in circulation through major library collections.

His books include Stories of King Arthur as well as nonfiction titles such as The Book of the V.C., The Riders of the Plains, and The Trooper Police of Australia. Taken together, these works suggest a writer drawn to heroic storytelling, especially where historical record and dramatic narrative could meet.

Haydon's books still surface in digital archives and reprints, which speaks to their continued appeal for readers interested in folklore, military history, and adventure writing from the late Victorian and Edwardian world.