William Crosbie Hunter

author

William Crosbie Hunter

b. 1866

Best known for brisk, practical books on success and self-improvement, this early 20th-century writer mixed business advice with upbeat encouragement. His work includes titles such as Dollars and Sense, Pep, and Evening Round-Up.

3 Audiobooks

Dollars and Sense

Dollars and Sense

by William Crosbie Hunter

Think: A Book for To-day

Think: A Book for To-day

by William Crosbie Hunter

About the author

Born in 1866, William Crosbie Hunter was an American author remembered today mainly for motivational and self-help writing. Library and public-domain catalogs list him as the author of books including Dollars and Sense, Pep: Poise, Efficiency, Peace, and Evening Round-Up.

His books were written in a direct, energetic style aimed at ordinary readers who wanted to do better in work and daily life. Rather than abstract theory, he focused on practical habits, personal discipline, morale, and success in business.

Some records also identify him as Colonel William Crosbie Hunter and give his lifespan as 1866 to 1917. While detailed biographical information is limited in the sources available, his surviving books show a strong interest in encouragement, usefulness, and the idea that attitude and effort can shape a person's future.