author
William John Hopkins
1863–1926
Best known for the dreamy Sandman stories, this American writer moved easily between science and storytelling. He wrote children’s fantasy, sea tales, and practical technical books, giving his work a mix of imagination and real-world know-how.
7 Audiobooks
The Sandman: His Farm Stories
by William John Hopkins
The Doers
by William John Hopkins
The clammer
by William John Hopkins
She Blows! And Sparm at That!
by William John Hopkins
Concerning Sally
by William John Hopkins
The Sandman: His Sea Stories
by William John Hopkins
The clammer and the submarine
by William John Hopkins
About the author
Born in Massachusetts in 1863, William John Hopkins was an American author who also worked as a scientist and engineer. That blend of interests shows up across his writing: some books are playful and full of wonder, while others draw on his knowledge of technology and the natural world.
He is especially remembered for The Sandman series, a group of children’s books first published in the early 1900s. He also wrote fiction with a strong New England and maritime feel, including Old Harbor, The Clammer, and She Blows! and Sparm at That!, along with technical works on telephone systems and related subjects.
Hopkins died in 1926, but his books still have a distinct charm. Whether he was writing for children or adults, he had a gift for making curious, adventurous worlds feel close at hand.