author
Benjamin Brewster
1907–1995
Best known as a pen name of Franklin Folsom, this author wrote lively, accessible books for young readers on history, science, sports, and the wider world. The work published under this name has a clear, curiosity-driven style that makes big subjects feel approachable.
1 Audiobook
The First Book of Eskimos
by Benjamin Brewster
About the author
Benjamin Brewster was one of the pseudonyms used by Franklin Brewster Folsom (July 21, 1907–April 30, 1995), an American writer who produced a large body of nonfiction and children’s books. Sources describe Folsom as the author of more than 80 titles, many aimed at younger readers and focused on archaeology, anthropology, history, and other educational subjects.
Books published as Benjamin Brewster include both nonfiction and picture books. Listings and publisher notes connect the name with works such as The First Book of Eskimos, The First Book of Cowboys, and Baseball, showing a writer interested in explaining people, places, and everyday topics in a direct, readable way.
Because Benjamin Brewster was a pen name rather than a separate public literary identity, reliable biographical details are generally recorded under Franklin Folsom’s name. I couldn’t confirm a suitable portrait clearly tied to the Benjamin Brewster byline from the sources I checked, so no profile image is included here.