John De Morgan

John De Morgan (1848–1926), born John Francis Morgan, was a British-born author who later lived in the United States. Reference works and library records identify him as a prolific writer of popular fiction, especially serial adventures and historical novels for younger readers and general audiences.

He is best known for stories set in colonial and early American history, including tales about figures such as Francis Marion and Ethan Allen. Science-fiction bibliographies also note him for speculative fiction, showing that his work ranged beyond straight historical adventure.

Sources on his life suggest an unusual path: before his American writing career, he was involved in radical politics in Britain, and later worked in Staten Island, New York, while continuing to publish fiction. A confirmed portrait was available from a Leeds Libraries history page discussing his public life, and that image is used here.