George Palmer Putnam

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George Palmer Putnam

1887–1950

A publisher, explorer, and skilled promoter, he helped shape some of the most talked-about adventures of his era. Best known today for his connection to Amelia Earhart, he also led Arctic expeditions and wrote widely about travel and aviation.

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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, George Palmer Putnam came from the well-known Putnam publishing family and built a career that reached beyond books. He became an American publisher, writer, and explorer, combining a talent for publicity with a strong interest in travel and adventure.

In the 1920s, he took part in Arctic expeditions, including journeys to Greenland and Baffin Island, experiences that fed his writing and public reputation. During the 1930s he became especially visible as a promoter, helping bring major aviation stories to a wide audience.

He is most often remembered as the husband of aviator Amelia Earhart, whom he married in 1931, but his own career was broad and eventful. Along with his work in publishing, he wrote books of memoir, biography, and exploration before his death in 1950.