author
Frederick John Lazell
1870–1940
Best known for a quartet of seasonal books about Iowa, this early 20th-century writer brought the outdoors to life with a reporter’s eye and a naturalist’s patience.
3 Audiobooks
Some Summer Days in Iowa
by Frederick John Lazell
Some Spring Days in Iowa
by Frederick John Lazell
Some Winter Days in Iowa
by Frederick John Lazell
About the author
Frederick John Lazell was an American newspaper reporter and editor in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and he also wrote warmly observed books about the natural world. His best-known works include Some Spring Days in Iowa, Some Summer Days in Iowa, Some Autumn Days in Iowa, and Some Winter Days in Iowa.
His writing is rooted in close attention to everyday landscapes, weather, plants, and wildlife, turning familiar Midwestern scenes into something vivid and memorable. The mix of journalism and nature writing gives his books a clear, approachable style that still feels inviting today.
Lazell also appears in publishing and journalism records connected with Iowa, including work tied to The Iowa Publisher and the Iowa Press Association. A clear portrait image could not be confirmed from the sources reviewed, so no profile image is included.