George K. (George Kynett) Pattee

Born in 1879, George Kynett Pattee was an American writer and educator remembered chiefly for Practical Argumentation, a guide to debate and persuasive writing first published in 1909. The book was written for students and teachers, and its plain, practical approach helped it remain visible long after its original publication.

Pattee served as an assistant professor of English and rhetoric at Pennsylvania State College, a role noted in his book itself. In the preface, he also acknowledged the influence of Professor Fred Lewis Pattee, suggesting a close intellectual connection within a family already associated with literary study and teaching.

He died in 1926. While detailed biographical information about him is limited in the sources available online, his surviving work shows a teacher focused less on theory for its own sake and more on helping readers build clear arguments, weigh evidence, and express themselves convincingly.