John Preston True

Born in Bethel, Maine, on February 13, 1859, John Preston True was an American author remembered today mainly for fiction written for younger readers. Reliable reference sources connect him especially with The Iron Star and What It Saw on Its Journey through the Ages, first published by Little, Brown, and set out as a story moving from myth toward history.

His work also included historical adventures such as Scouting for Washington and Morgan's Men, both tied to the American Revolution. The surviving record suggests a writer interested in making history vivid and story-driven, with battles, movement, and youthful perspective doing much of the work.

A portrait image was not clearly available from the sources I could confirm, so none is included here. He died in 1933.