author
Charles M. (Charles Maus) Taylor
b. 1849
A lively late-19th-century travel writer and photographer, he turned journeys into richly illustrated books about Hawaii, Japan, Alaska, Yellowstone, and Europe. His work mixes practical observation with the curiosity of someone always looking for the next memorable scene.
1 Audiobook
Odd Bits of Travel with Brush and Camera
by Charles M. (Charles Maus) Taylor
About the author
Born in 1849, Charles M. Taylor, also listed as Charles Maus Taylor, was an American author best known for travel writing and photography-related books. Public-domain and library records connect him with works including Vacation Days in Hawaii and Japan, Touring Alaska and the Yellowstone, Odd Bits of Travel with Brush and Camera, and Why My Photographs Are Bad.
His books suggest a writer who liked to travel with both an artist's eye and a camera close at hand. He wrote about places in a vivid, accessible way and often included illustrations, making his books appealing to readers interested in scenery, sightseeing, and the everyday experience of travel at the turn of the 20th century.
Reliable sources found here confirm his name, alternate form of name, and birth year, but did not provide a clear, verified portrait photograph. For that reason, no profile image is included.