author

C. H. Forbes-Lindsay

b. 1860

An energetic early-20th-century writer whose books ranged from frontier lives to world travel and public affairs, with a knack for turning history into brisk narrative. His work often opens a window onto how readers of his era understood America, empire, and famous historical figures.

3 Audiobooks

Daniel Boone, Backwoodsman

Daniel Boone, Backwoodsman

by C. H. Forbes-Lindsay

Cuba and Her People of To-day An account of the history and progress of the island previous to its independence; a description of its physical features; a study of its people; and, in particular, an examination of its present political conditions, its industries, natural resources, and prospects; together with information and suggestions designed to aid the prospective investor or settler

Cuba and Her People of To-day An account of the history and progress of the island previous to its independence; a description of its physical features; a study of its people; and, in particular, an examination of its present political conditions, its industries, natural resources, and prospects; together with information and suggestions designed to aid the prospective investor or settler

by C. H. Forbes-Lindsay

Captain John Smith

Captain John Smith

by C. H. Forbes-Lindsay

About the author

Writing as C. H. Forbes-Lindsay, Charles Harcourt Ainslie Forbes-Lindsay was a British-born author born in 1860. Library and archive records link his full name to a wide spread of books published in the early 1900s, including India, Past and Present, The Philippines under Spanish and American Rules, Panama, the Isthmus and the Canal, and Washington, the City and the Seat of Government.

He also wrote lively historical biographies such as Captain John Smith, John Smith: Gentleman Adventurer, and Daniel Boone, Backwoodsman. That range suggests a writer drawn both to large world subjects and to strong, story-rich lives, which helps explain why his books still adapt well to audiobook listening.

Some catalog records also connect him with practical and business-minded titles on life insurance, selling, efficiency, and even card games, showing just how broad his output was. Clear biographical detail beyond his name, birth year, and published work is harder to confirm from reliable online sources, but the record that survives presents him as a notably prolific nonfiction author of the Edwardian period.