author
Virgil D. (Virgil Dewey) Collins
1898–1953
Remembered for lively early-20th-century books that explained science, military life, and practical subjects to young readers, this American writer worked in a clear, hands-on style. His books capture a moment when technology and modern industry were being introduced as exciting new frontiers.
1 Audiobook
The Boys' Book of Submarines
by A. Frederick (Archie Frederick) Collins, Virgil D. (Virgil Dewey) Collins
About the author
Virgil Dewey Collins was an American author born in 1898 and died in 1953. Library and catalog records connect him with a range of practical and educational books, including The Boys' Military Manual, The Boys' Book of Chemistry, and World Marketing.
His work often focused on explaining technical or real-world subjects in a straightforward way. He also collaborated with A. Frederick Collins on The Boys' Book of Submarines, a title that helped introduce young readers to submarine technology during the World War I era.
Taken together, his books suggest a writer interested in making complex topics usable and interesting for general readers, especially boys and young adults of his time.