W. T. (William Trowbridge) Larned

W. T. Larned, short for William Trowbridge Larned, is associated with children’s books such as Fables in Rhyme for Little Folks, American Indian Fairy Tales, and Folk-Lore and Legends. The available book listings consistently connect his name with retellings of traditional tales and with writing aimed at younger readers.

Reliable biographical detail about his life appears to be limited in the sources I could confirm, so it is safest to describe him as an author known chiefly through these story collections rather than through a well-documented public career. His work suggests an interest in making folklore and moral storytelling accessible, readable, and engaging for children.

Readers who enjoy vintage children’s literature may find his books appealing for their simple narrative style and their window into how folklore was adapted for family reading in an earlier era.