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Willard Bonte
1873–1946
An American illustrator and author whose lively pictures helped shape early-20th-century children’s books and popular history. His work ranges from fairy tales and alphabet books to a sweeping visual account of the nation’s past.
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Fun and Nonsense
by Willard Bonte
About the author
Willard Bonte (1873–1946) was an American illustrator and author active during the early 20th century. He illustrated The Oak-Tree Fairy Book (1905), edited by Clifton Johnson, and collaborated with Louise Quarles Bonte on ABC in Dixie: A Plantation Alphabet, published around 1900.
Bonte also wrote America Marches Past: A Pictorial Review of America Through the Years, published by D. Appleton-Century in 1936. The 196-page work presents American history through illustrated scenes and historical episodes, reflecting his interest in combining storytelling, art, and popular education.