J. A. (James Arthur) Taggart

James Arthur Taggart (1884–1955), usually published as J. A. Taggart, was an American author remembered today for straightforward craft and workshop books. Project Gutenberg lists his work there, and one of his best-known titles is The Glue Book: How to Select, Prepare and Use Glue.

His writing appears to have centered on practical making skills rather than literary fiction, with books aimed at helping readers understand materials and workshop techniques in a usable, everyday way. That practical focus still gives his work a niche audience among woodworkers, restorers, and readers interested in traditional craft methods.

Reliable biographical detail about his personal life is limited in the sources I could confirm. A memorial record identifies him as James Arthur Taggart, born in 1884 and died in 1955, matching the name form given in his published works.