F. M. (Frances Melville) Perry

Frances Melville Perry, often published as F. M. Perry or Frances M. Perry, was an American author whose books introduced young readers to history and biography in a straightforward, readable way.

Works associated with her include titles such as The Story of Eli Whitney and the Cotton Gin, suggesting a strong interest in explaining important people and inventions from the past. The available records here confirm her name and her connection to these educational history titles, though detailed biographical information about her life appears to be limited in easily accessible sources.

Because so little personal information is readily documented, her books remain the clearest window into her career: practical, informative writing meant to make history feel approachable to students and general readers alike.