author
George Griswold Livermore
b. 1886
A little-known American writer from the early 20th century, he is remembered today for a warm, witty book built around a father's letters to his son at school. His work mixes humor with gentle advice, giving it the easy charm of an older family conversation.
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Take It from Dad
by George Griswold Livermore
About the author
Born in Melrose, Massachusetts, on October 7, 1886, George Griswold Livermore was an American author. Reliable catalog-style sources connected with his public-domain work identify him as the writer of Take It from Dad and give his lifespan as 1886 to 1951.
He is chiefly associated with Take It from Dad, a humorous epistolary novel first published in the early 20th century. The book follows letters from a father to his son at boarding school, and its appeal comes from its light touch, practical wisdom, and affectionate view of family life.
Some biographical directories also note that he worked on the staff of Youth's Companion in Boston during the 1910s. Beyond that, not much widely verified information appears to be readily available online, which makes his surviving book all the more interesting as a glimpse of his voice and era.