Charles Battell Loomis

Charles Battell Loomis was an American writer and humorist, born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1861. He studied at the Polytechnic Institute in Brooklyn and spent years in business before turning fully to writing in the early 1890s.

He became known for magazine sketches and books praised for their humor and easy, cheerful style. His published works include Cheerful Americans, More Cheerful Americans, A Bath in an English Tub, and Poe's "Raven" in an Elevator, titles that show his fondness for playful observation and literary parody.

Loomis died in 1911, but his work remains part of the rich tradition of American comic writing. For listeners who enjoy clever, lighthearted pieces from the public-domain era, his stories offer charm, wit, and a lively sense of fun.