Lewis D. (Lewis Davis) Harlow

Born in Windsor, Vermont, in 1818 and later associated with Philadelphia, Lewis D. Harlow is documented in library and genealogical records as Lewis Davis Harlow. He is the author of Tuffy Todd's Adventure: A True Story, a privately circulated 1886 book centered on the adventures of a dog.

The book has endured through later digitization projects, which suggests that Harlow is remembered chiefly for this light, affectionate work rather than for a large literary output. Its tone is simple and engaging, with the kind of storytelling that fits comfortably beside classic read-aloud animal stories.

Historical records also identify him as Dr. Lewis D. Harlow, and contemporary references connect him with medical education in Philadelphia. He died there in 1895, leaving behind an unusual legacy that bridges professional medicine and gentle literary entertainment.