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Andrew Jackson Howell
1869–1947
A Presbyterian minister from Wilmington, North Carolina, he is remembered today for Money Island, a treasure tale set along the Carolina coast. His writing draws on local history and legend, giving the story a strong sense of place.
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Money Island
by Andrew Jackson Howell
About the author
Born in Wilmington, North Carolina, on March 10, 1869, he was also known as Andrew Jackson Howell Jr. Beyond his literary work, he served as a Presbyterian minister and was listed as vice-consul for the Dominican Republic in Wilmington in the early 1900s.
His best-known book is Money Island, a historical adventure centered on buried treasure near Greenville Sound, not far from Wilmington. The novel’s coastal setting and local atmosphere are a big part of its charm, and they help explain why the book has continued to find readers through later reprints and digital editions.
He died on October 6, 1947. Reliable biographical information about him is fairly limited online, so much of what can be confirmed today comes from library, public-domain, and historical record sources rather than full-length biographies.