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A. L. (Arthur Lincoln) Haydon

1872–1964

A prolific early 20th-century writer, he ranged from legendary retellings to lively historical adventure and imperial history. His books on King Arthur, Robin Hood, and mounted police helped bring big subjects to general readers.

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The Book of the V.C. A record of the deeds of heroism for which the Victoria Cross has been bestowed, from its institution in 1857 to the present time

The Book of the V.C. A record of the deeds of heroism for which the Victoria Cross has been bestowed, from its institution in 1857 to the present time

by A. L. (Arthur Lincoln) Haydon

About the author

Arthur Lincoln Haydon (1872–1964), usually published as A. L. Haydon, was a British writer whose work covered folklore, history, travel, and adventure. Library and public-domain records identify him by that full name and show a long publishing career stretching across the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

His bibliography is notably wide-ranging. He wrote or compiled books such as Stories of King Arthur, The Book of Robin Hood, The Riders of the Plains, and The Trooper Police of Australia, blending popular storytelling with historical subjects that would have appealed to both younger readers and general audiences.

Available catalog and archive sources suggest a writer especially drawn to heroic legends, frontier life, and the history of the British Empire. Clear biographical detail beyond his name, dates, and published work is limited in the sources I could confirm, but his books show a consistent gift for turning large historical themes into readable narrative.