Elam Storm, the Wolfer

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Fosdick, known as Harry Castlemon, was a prominent author of juvenile literature, particularly for boys, during the golden age of children's literature. His writing was influenced by his experiences in the Union Navy during the Civil War, which he reflected in his early novels like "Frank on a Gunboat." Born in New York and educated in Buffalo, he began writing as a teenager and became the most popular author for boys in the post-Civil War period, captivating young readers with adventurous tales.