Rutherford G. (Rutherford George) Montgomery

Born in 1896 and active across much of the 20th century, Rutherford G. Montgomery was an American author of children's books. His work often centered on the outdoors, with stories about horses, dogs, flying, and survival that appealed to readers who liked action and nature.

He wrote a large number of books and also used several pseudonyms, including A. A. Avery, Al Avery, Art Elder, E. P. Marshall, and Everitt Proctor. That range helped him publish widely while exploring different kinds of stories for young audiences.

Montgomery died in 1985, but his books remain part of the tradition of classic American juvenile adventure writing. Readers who enjoy older tales of courage, animals, and frontier-style excitement may find his work especially rewarding.