Paul G. (Paul Greene) Tomlinson

Born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, on February 8, 1888, Paul Greene Tomlinson wrote under the name Paul G. Tomlinson. He studied at Princeton University and later at New York Law School, but he became known chiefly for his writing and editorial work.

Tomlinson wrote adventure and historical books for younger readers, including titles such as The Trail of Tecumseh, The Trail of Black Hawk, In Camp on Bass Island, and the Bob Cook stories. His fiction often follows boys on expeditions, wartime missions, or encounters with notable moments from American history, giving his work an energetic, story-first feel.

In addition to writing books, he held editorial roles at several magazines, including McClure’s Magazine, The Outlook, The Elks Magazine, and American Legion Weekly. He also collaborated on nonfiction, including a life of Samuel Chapman Armstrong, and lived a long life that extended into the late 20th century.