author

C. M. (Charles McClellan) Stevens

b. 1861

A prolific early-20th-century popular historian and storyteller, this author wrote across a surprisingly wide range of subjects, from pirates and empires to American heroes and current affairs. His books aim to make big historical topics lively and accessible for general readers.

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The Adventures of Uncle Jeremiah and Family at the Great Fair

The Adventures of Uncle Jeremiah and Family at the Great Fair

by C. M. (Charles McClellan) Stevens

The Wonderful Story of Lincoln

The Wonderful Story of Lincoln

by C. M. (Charles McClellan) Stevens

The Wonderful Story of Washington

The Wonderful Story of Washington

by C. M. (Charles McClellan) Stevens

About the author

Charles McClellan Stevens, usually credited as C. M. Stevens, was an American author born in 1861. Library of Congress and other catalog records identify him as Charles McClellan Stevens (1861–1942).

He published a large body of work in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His books include The Buccaneers and Their Reign of Terror (1899), Spain in America, The History and Romance of Ancient Empires, Uncle Jeremiah at the Panama-Pacific Exposition (1915), and later popular biographies such as The Wonderful Story of Lincoln and The Wonderful Story of Joan of Arc. Taken together, those titles show a writer interested in history, travel, public affairs, and educational books for broad audiences.

Stevens seems to have written for everyday readers rather than specialists. Even from the range of surviving titles, he comes across as a versatile, energetic compiler of stories and history who liked sweeping subjects, dramatic episodes, and clear, readable narration.