A. Hyatt Verrill Books

This author was known for his prolific output across diverse subjects, including natural history, travel, radio, and whaling, with extensive explorations in the West Indies and the Americas significantly shaping regional understanding. He was also a skilled illustrator of his own works and an innovator in natural-color photography. His science fiction, often featuring lost civilizations, was noted for its literary quality, though sometimes described as somewhat stodgy. Ultimately, he left a substantial literary legacy of over a hundred books and numerous articles.