George Palmer Putnam

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George Palmer Putnam

1887–1950

A restless mix of publisher, explorer, and skilled self-promoter, he lived a life that reached far beyond the family publishing house. He is often remembered for his connection to Amelia Earhart, but his own career ranged from books and expeditions to bestselling adventure writing.

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In the Oregon Country Out-Doors in Oregon, Washington, and California Together with some Legendary Lore, and Glimpses of the Modern West in the Making

In the Oregon Country Out-Doors in Oregon, Washington, and California Together with some Legendary Lore, and Glimpses of the Modern West in the Making

by George Palmer Putnam

About the author

Born in Rye, New York, in 1887, he came from the family behind G. P. Putnam’s Sons and built a career as an American publisher, writer, and explorer. His life was unusually wide-ranging: along with his work in publishing, he took part in Arctic expeditions and wrote about travel and adventure.

He became especially well known in the 1930s as a gifted promoter, a talent that brought him public attention well beyond the book world. He is also closely linked with aviator Amelia Earhart, whom he married in 1931 and whose career he helped support and publicize.

For readers, his appeal lies in that combination of literary life and real-world adventure. He belonged to the publishing world by heritage, but his story also carries the energy of exploration, publicity, and early twentieth-century ambition.