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Charles H. L. (Charles Haven Ladd) Johnston
1877–1943
A lively early-20th-century writer, he turned American history into brisk adventure, filling his books with explorers, scouts, cavalry leaders, and frontier figures. He also wrote poetry, giving his work a slightly more personal voice than many straightforward historical compilations of the period.
4 Audiobooks
Famous Privateersmen and Adventurers of the Sea Their rovings, cruises, escapades, and fierce battling upon the ocean for patriotism and for treasure
by Charles H. L. (Charles Haven Ladd) Johnston
Famous Frontiersmen and Heroes of the Border Their Adventurous Lives and Stirring Experiences in Pioneer Days
by Charles H. L. (Charles Haven Ladd) Johnston
Famous Discoverers and Explorers of America Their Voyages, Battles, and Hardships in Traversing and Conquering the Unknown Territories of a New World
by Charles H. L. (Charles Haven Ladd) Johnston
Famous Indian Chiefs Their Battles, Treaties, Sieges, and Struggles with the Whites for the Possession of America
by Charles H. L. (Charles Haven Ladd) Johnston
About the author
Born in Washington, D.C., in 1877, Charles Haven Ladd Johnston wrote under the name Charles H. L. Johnston and became known for popular history books aimed at general readers and younger audiences. His works focused on energetic subjects such as exploration, frontier life, military leaders, and notable figures from American and world history.
His books include Famous Discoverers and Explorers of America, Famous Cavalry Leaders, Famous Scouts, and other volumes centered on adventurous lives and dramatic episodes from the past. Contemporary records also describe him as a poet, and some poems were published under the name "Uncle Chas."
Johnston died in 1943. While detailed biographical information is limited, the surviving record of his work shows a writer interested in making history vivid, readable, and full of momentum for a broad audience.