Harry Alverson Franck

Harry Alverson Franck (June 29, 1881–April 18, 1962) was an American travel writer whose books chronicled journeys through Europe, Asia, Latin America, and other parts of the world. Born in Munger, Michigan, and educated at the University of Michigan, he became known for traveling independently and writing candidly about the people, places, and challenges he encountered.

Franck published more than 30 travel books, beginning with A Vagabond Journey Around the World in 1910. Other notable works include Zone Policeman 88, based on his experiences in the Panama Canal Zone, and books about China and Germany. He also served in the military: as a cavalry lieutenant during World War I and later as a major with the Ninth Air Force in France during World War II. He and his family made their home in New Hope, Pennsylvania, where he died in 1962.