Howard R. (Howard Roscoe) Driggs

Born in Pleasant Grove, Utah, in 1873, Howard Roscoe Driggs grew up close to the pioneer past that would shape much of his writing. He went on to become an English educator, teaching first in Utah and later at New York University, where he served in the School of Education.

Alongside his academic career, he built a wide-ranging body of work as an author, editor, and speaker. Sources consistently describe him as the writer or editor of more than fifty books, including novels, histories, and works for younger readers. Many of his best-known books focus on western trails, covered wagons, and frontier life, and he became especially associated with preserving stories of the Oregon Trail and the Pony Express.

Driggs died in 1963, but his work still stands out for its enthusiasm, clarity, and deep interest in the people who crossed the American West. His books often blend historical research with a storyteller's eye, making them appealing to readers who enjoy both history and narrative adventure.