R. L. (Robert Lee) Berry

Born in Missouri in 1874, Robert Lee Berry wrote under the name R. L. Berry and became known for books aimed at Christian readers. Catalog records and public-domain listings connect him with titles including Around Old Bethany, Adventures in the Land of Canaan, and Steps Heavenward.

Berry's writing seems to have ranged from narrative fiction to practical religious instruction, with themes of spiritual growth, stewardship, and everyday faith. That mix suggests an author interested not only in telling stories, but also in guiding readers through the habits and questions of Christian living.

He died in 1952. While detailed biographical information is limited in the sources available here, the surviving record of his books shows a steady contribution to devotional and religious reading in the first half of the 20th century.