Logan Marshall

Logan Marshall was the pen name of Logan Howard-Smith, an American editor and writer. Here's a summary of what we know about him:

• Lifespan:

  • Born: 1884 in Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
  • Died: September 22, 1937 (at the age of 53)

• Education: Graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1905

• Career:

  • Assistant editor at The John C. Winston Co., a publishing firm (later acquired by Holt, Rinehart & Winston).
  • Prolific writer, primarily under the pen name Logan Marshall.
  • Focused on quickly-produced books catering to public curiosity about current events.

• Known Works:

  • Authored over 169 books, with some of the most popular titles including:
    • The Sinking of the Titanic and Great Sea Disasters (1912)
    • Life of Theodore Roosevelt (1910)
    • The Story of the Panama Canal (1913)
    • The Story of Polar Conquest (1913)
  • Topics of his books ranged from historical events (like the sinking of the Titanic) to biographies and explorations.

Important Note: Since Logan Marshall was a pen name, there might be limited biographical information available compared to authors who publish under their real names.