author
Benjamin Brewster
1907–1995
Best known as Franklin Folsom, this prolific American writer created dozens of lively nonfiction books for children and young readers, often exploring archaeology, anthropology, and everyday life around the world.
1 Audiobook
The First Book of Eskimos
by Benjamin Brewster
About the author
Benjamin Brewster was one of the pen names used by Franklin Brewster Folsom (July 21, 1907 – April 30, 1995), an American author who published a large body of work for younger readers. Sources on Folsom note that he wrote more than 80 books, many aimed at children and teens, and that he also published under several pseudonyms, including Benjamin Brewster.
Under the Benjamin Brewster name, he wrote books such as The First Book of Eskimos, part of a well-known educational series for young readers. His work is generally associated with clear, accessible introductions to history, cultures, and the wider world, helping make big subjects feel approachable.
Because the available source material in this search focused more on Folsom's broader career than on the Benjamin Brewster byline specifically, some personal details are limited here. Still, the record is clear that Benjamin Brewster was not a separate author identity, but one of the names Franklin Folsom used in his long writing career.