author
William Theophilus Nichols
b. 1863
A newspaper man turned storyteller, he wrote brisk, practical fiction for young readers, including adventure tales and the Safety First Club books. His work has the easy pace of someone who knew how to keep a story moving.
3 Audiobooks
The Safety First Club fights fire
by William Theophilus Nichols
The Safety First Club
by William Theophilus Nichols
The Safety First Club and the Flood
by William Theophilus Nichols
About the author
Born on March 31, 1863, William Theophilus Nichols was an American author and journalist. Available records connect him with newspaper work in New Haven, at The New York Times, and later at the Cincinnati Tribune, suggesting a career shaped by reporting as well as fiction writing.
He is now chiefly remembered for books such as My Strange Patient, Making Good, and the Safety First Club series. His writing for younger readers blends action, everyday problem-solving, and a clear interest in character and conduct.
Nichols died in January 1931. While he is not widely known today, digitized editions of his books have helped keep his work accessible to modern readers.