author
Fanny E. (Fanny Eliza) Coe
1866–1956
Best known for gathering fairy tales, folk stories, and classroom readers, this early-20th-century writer helped turn history and storytelling into books for young readers. Her work ranges from patriotic school texts to lively collections meant to be read aloud.
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The Book of Stories for the Story-teller
by Fanny E. (Fanny Eliza) Coe
About the author
Born in Boston on January 17, 1866, Fanny Eliza Coe was an American author, compiler, and educator whose books were aimed especially at children and students. She is remembered today in library catalogs and public-domain collections for works such as The Book of Stories for the Story-Teller, Founders of Our Country, and other readers and history books.
Coe's writing shows two clear interests: storytelling and education. Some of her books gathered fairy tales, folklore, and short pieces suitable for reading aloud, while others introduced young readers to subjects like American history, citizenship, and Europe. That blend of imagination and instruction made her work a good fit for classrooms as well as family reading.
She died on April 27, 1956. Although she is not widely known now, her books have remained accessible through digital libraries and audiobook volunteers, which has helped keep her work in circulation for new generations of readers and listeners.