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Grace Humphrey
1882–1961
Best known for writing lively, accessible history for younger readers, this early 20th-century American author turned big subjects into clear, engaging stories. Her books ranged from U.S. history and biography to country studies, with a special interest in the people who shaped public life.
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Women in American history
by Grace Humphrey
About the author
Grace Humphrey was an American writer born in 1882. Library of Congress records confirm her as the author of Women in American History, published in 1919, and other catalog records link her to books such as Illinois: The Story of the Prairie State, Heroes of Liberty, Stories of the World's Holidays, and Hungary, Land of Contrasts.
Her work suggests a talent for explaining history in a straightforward, readable way. Rather than writing narrowly for specialists, she appears to have focused on informative books for general readers and students, especially on American history, biography, and national life.
Public records and library catalogs identify her lifespan as 1882–1961. Although detailed biographical information is limited in the sources readily available, her books show a writer interested in making history feel personal, practical, and easy to follow.