Margaret Coit was an American historian who wrote about American history for both adults and children. Her work focused on bringing history to life through vivid storytelling and insightful perspectives on past events and figures. Through her writings, she aimed to make history accessible and relatable to a broad audience. Her legacy lies in her ability to blend scholarly rigor with engaging narrative, earning recognition in the field of historical literature.
The book focuses on the revival of classic literature from the early 1900s and earlier, emphasizing their scarcity and rising costs. It highlights the effort to republish these timeless works in modern, affordable editions while preserving the original text and artwork, making them accessible to contemporary readers.
Bernard Baruch gave this Pulitzer Prize author free access to the vast collection of papers covering his career, making this book his definitive biography.