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A. L. (Arthur Lincoln) Haydon

1872–1964

Best known for lively historical adventures and retellings of legend, this early 20th-century writer brought subjects like King Arthur, Robin Hood, and the Royal North-West Mounted Police to a wide popular audience. His books mix storytelling with a strong taste for history and heroic tradition.

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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

Born in 1872 and identified in library records as Arthur Lincoln Haydon, he published under the name A. L. Haydon. Surviving catalog and author records link him to a varied body of work that includes Stories of King Arthur, The Book of Robin Hood, and The Riders of the Plains, showing a clear interest in legend, imperial history, and adventure writing.

His books often aimed to make historical or legendary material accessible to general readers, especially younger audiences and readers who liked narrative history. The range of titles associated with him suggests a writer drawn to chivalry, exploration, and public-service heroism, presented in a direct, readable style rather than an academic one.

Reliable online records confirm the dates 1872–1964, but detailed biographical information about his personal life is limited in the sources readily available. Because of that, he is remembered mainly through his books and the energetic, story-first way he introduced readers to famous legends and episodes of British and colonial history.