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Marion Florence Lansing
1883–1966
A writer and educator from Massachusetts, she brought history, legend, and folklore to young readers in books that turn big subjects into lively stories. Her work ranges from chivalry and fairy tales to science and the Americas, showing a wide curiosity and a gift for clear, engaging storytelling.
1 Audiobook
The story of the Great Lakes
by Edward Channing, Marion Florence Lansing
About the author
Born in Waverley, Massachusetts, in 1883 and raised in Cambridge, Marion Florence Lansing built a career as an American author whose books often aimed to make learning inviting for younger readers. Sources found during this search describe her as an educator as well as a writer, and her long bibliography includes retellings, school reading materials, and historical works.
Her books covered an unusually broad range of subjects, including Page, Esquire, and Knight, Barbarian and Noble, Champions of Freedom Every Child Should Know, Makers of the Americas, and Great Moments in Science. She also worked on The Story of the Great Lakes with historian Edward Channing, which reflects her interest in presenting history in a readable, story-driven way.
Information located during this search also links her to Mount Holyoke and Radcliffe, and shows that she edited Mary Lyon Through Her Letters, a fitting project for a writer interested in education, character, and the lives behind history. She died in 1966, leaving behind a body of work that blends instruction with a strong sense of narrative.