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Grace Humphrey
1882–1961
Best known for lively history and biography books for younger readers, this early 20th-century American writer had a gift for turning big subjects into approachable stories. Her work ranged from women’s history to state and national themes, with an emphasis on clear, engaging storytelling.
1 Audiobook
Women in American history
by Grace Humphrey
About the author
Grace Humphrey was an American author born in 1882, and library and catalog records connect her with books including Women in American History (1919), Illinois, the Story of the Prairie State, Hungary, Land of Contrasts, and several story collections built around historical figures and holidays.
Her writing seems to have focused on introducing history, biography, and culture to general readers, especially younger audiences. Women in American History is one of her best-documented works and shows her interest in bringing notable women’s lives into the historical record in a readable way.
Reliable public records for her personal life are limited, but available references place her birth in Springfield, Illinois, in 1882, and her death in 1961. No suitable verified portrait image was confirmed during this search, so none is included here.