Robert William Chambers (May 26, 1865 – December 16, 1933) was an American author, best known for his work in the fiction genre. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he was an artist before he turned to writing, having studied at the Art Students League of New York and the Académie Julian and the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. Chambers' literary career was prolific and diverse, encompassing romance, histor...