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b. 1875
Known for practical books on outdoor life, gardening, and home building, this early 20th-century writer had a knack for turning hands-on knowledge into friendly guidance. His work reflects a lively interest in recreation, self-reliance, and the pleasures of making things for yourself.

by Claude Harris Miller
Claude Harris Miller was an American author born in 1875. He wrote practical, accessible books on outdoor recreation and home projects, including Outdoor Sports and Games (1911), Making a Garden with Hotbed and Coldframe (1912), Making Paths and Driveways, and An Early American Home and the Fun We Had Building It (1931).
His books suggest a writer deeply interested in active living and everyday craftsmanship. Whether he was explaining sports and games, gardening methods, or the work of shaping a home and landscape, he wrote for general readers who wanted useful ideas they could put into practice.
Available records indicate he was born on October 6, 1875, and died in 1950. While detailed biographical information appears limited, his surviving books show a clear, practical voice and an enthusiasm for outdoor life and home-making that still comes through today.