author
H. H. (Henry Haven) Windsor
1859–1924
Best known as the founder and first editor of Popular Mechanics, he wrote in a practical, hands-on style that helped bring engineering, woodworking, and invention within reach of everyday readers. His books still feel rooted in curiosity, usefulness, and the pleasure of making things for yourself.
3 Audiobooks
Mission Furniture: How to Make It, Part 2
by H. H. (Henry Haven) Windsor
Mission Furniture: How to Make It, Part 1
by H. H. (Henry Haven) Windsor
Mission Furniture: How to Make It, Part 3
by H. H. (Henry Haven) Windsor
About the author
Henry Haven Windsor was an American writer, editor, and publisher born in Mitchell, Iowa, on November 13, 1859. He is most closely associated with Popular Mechanics, the magazine he founded in 1902 and led as its first editor, helping shape it into a lively source of practical knowledge for readers interested in tools, machines, home projects, and new technology.
Alongside his editorial work, he wrote and edited instructional books that turned complex skills into approachable projects. Titles connected with his name include The Boy Mechanic and Mission Furniture: How to Make It, books that reflect his talent for explaining how things work in a clear, encouraging way.
Windsor died on May 11, 1924, in Evanston, Illinois. Though he is not always remembered as widely as some literary figures, his influence is easy to spot in the long tradition of do-it-yourself publishing and popular science writing that invites readers to build, test, and learn by doing.