Charles E. (Charles Edward) Carryl

Charles Edward Carryl was an American author of children's literature, born in New York City on December 30, 1841, and died on July 3, 1920. He is especially remembered for imaginative, humorous writing that drew comparisons to Lewis Carroll.

Alongside his literary work, he spent many years in business and was active on the New York Stock Exchange. That mix of professional seriousness and literary playfulness helped give his books a distinctive tone: clever, whimsical, and full of verbal fun.

His best-known works include Davy and the Goblin and The Admiral's Caravan, both noted for fantasy, adventure, and comic verse. I couldn't confirm a suitable portrait image from the available page images, so no profile image is included.