Paul M. (Paul Merrick) Hollister

Paul M. Hollister, listed by Project Gutenberg as Paul M. (Paul Merrick), 1890–1970, was an American author whose work ranged across history, architecture, and popular nonfiction. One of his best-known books, Famous Colonial Houses (1921), explores notable historic homes in the United States and the people connected with them, showing his interest in storytelling rooted in place and national memory.

The surviving record available online suggests that Hollister wrote for general readers rather than a narrow academic audience. Even when dealing with historical subjects, his books were designed to be readable and engaging, using scenes, personalities, and settings to draw readers into the material.

Reliable biographical detail about his personal life appears to be limited in the sources readily available online, but his published work shows a clear enthusiasm for American history and the stories attached to its buildings and events. That makes him an appealing author for listeners who enjoy older nonfiction with a strong narrative touch.