A. S. (Angelo Solomon) Rappoport

Writing as A. S. Rappoport, Angelo Solomon Rappoport (1871–1950) published widely on folklore, religion, mythology, and history. Library and public-domain records consistently identify him under both forms of his name, and surviving catalogs show a body of work that was both broad and unusually energetic.

His books include The Folklore of the Jews, Ancient Israel: Myths and Legends, Superstitions of Sailors, and parts of History of Egypt From 330 B.C. to the Present Time. Taken together, they suggest a writer drawn to the meeting point of storytelling and scholarship: someone interested not only in major events, but also in the beliefs, legends, and everyday traditions that shape how people understand the world.

Today, Rappoport is remembered mainly through these enduring works, many of which remain available through libraries, reprints, and public-domain archives. For listeners who enjoy history with a strong sense of legend and cultural memory, his books still offer a rich and curious reading experience.