Gertrude Crownfield

Gertrude Crownfield (1867–1945) was an American author of juvenile literature. Sources available here describe her as the author of about fifteen books, including The Shadow Witch, Princess White Flame, Long Star Rising, and The Little Tailor of the Winding Way.

Her work seems to have ranged across fairy tales, historical fiction, and poetry for younger readers. Surviving library records and public-domain listings show a long career with books set in different times and places, including stories connected with early American history.

Even though she is not widely known today, her books have remained accessible through library catalogs and reading archives, which suggests a lasting place in early twentieth-century children's literature.