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Charles Winslow Hall

1843–1916

Adventure at sea, military history, and brisk historical fiction all run through this versatile American writer’s work. His books range from globe-trotting tales for young readers to vivid stories set in the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the wars of the British Empire.

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Adrift in the Ice-Fields

Adrift in the Ice-Fields

by Charles Winslow Hall

About the author

Charles Winslow Hall was an American lawyer, journalist, and author active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Library and catalog records connect him with a wide mix of writing, including travel adventure, historical romance, and military history.

His known books include Drifting round the world: a boy's adventures by sea and land, Adrift in the Ice-Fields, and Cartagena; or, The Lost Brigade. He also wrote Regiments and Armories of Massachusetts, a substantial historical work on the Massachusetts volunteer militia with portraits and biographical material.

What stands out most is his range. Hall could write for younger readers, tell energetic adventure stories, and also turn to carefully documented history, which gives his work a broad, old-fashioned appeal for listeners who enjoy rediscovering lesser-known authors from the period.