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Rutherford Hayes Platt
1894–1975
A lively American nature writer and photographer, he brought birds, wildflowers, trees, and other parts of the natural world within easy reach of general readers. Alongside his writing, he also worked in advertising and served in World War I.
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The First Book of Adam and Eve
by Rutherford Hayes Platt
About the author
Born in Columbus, Ohio, Rutherford Hayes Platt Jr. (1894–1975) became known as an American nature writer, photographer, and advertising executive. He studied at Hotchkiss and Yale, and later served in World War I as a lieutenant in the 323rd Field Artillery.
Platt wrote popular books that introduced readers to the outdoors in a clear, welcoming way, especially on birds, trees, flowers, and other natural subjects. His work helped make natural history feel approachable for families, students, and casual readers rather than only specialists.
He died in Boston in 1975. While reliable sources confirm his career and reputation as a nature writer and photographer, I could not confirm a suitable portrait image from the sources retrieved here.