Edward Stratemeyer (October 4, 1862 – May 10, 1930) stands as a monumental figure in the annals of American children's literature, most notably as the founder of the Stratemeyer Syndicate, a book-packaging firm that forever transformed the children's book industry. Not merely a writer, his entrepreneurial spirit led him to create some of the most enduring series in juvenile fiction, such as 'The H...