Charles Gilson facts for kids
Charles James Louis Gilson (1878 - 1943) was a British officer who became a very popular writer for young people. He often wrote under the names Captain Charles Gilson and Major Charles Gilson. He was known for his exciting science fiction, thrilling adventure stories, and interesting historical fiction books. Many of his books were illustrated by talented artists like Arthur E. Becher and Cyrus Cuneo.
Gilson's stories took readers to many different parts of the world. He wrote about adventures in the Congo region, featuring the Pygmy people. He also wrote about exciting times during the Boxer Rebellion in China. Some of his stories first appeared in magazines before becoming full books. Today, you can still find many of his works online through places like Project Gutenberg.
Gilson's Amazing Adventures and Stories
Charles Gilson was praised for knowing a lot about the world. This knowledge made his stories feel very real. He actually served in China after the Boxer Rebellion. This experience helped him write some of his best stories set in China. One of his books even featured a Chinese detective!
His stories were published in popular youth magazines. These included The Captain (magazine) and St. Nicholas Magazine. Gilson also wrote about famous characters. For example, he created stories about the daring Jerry Abershaw. He also wrote his own version of the classic tales of Robin Hood.
A Look at His Books
Charles Gilson wrote many books that captured the imaginations of young readers. Here are some of his well-known titles:
- The Silver Shoe
- The Lost Island: A Strange Tale of Adventure in the Far East (1910)
- The Refugee: The Strange Story of Nether Hall (1910) – This book was illustrated by Arthur Becher.
- The Pirate Aeroplane (1913)
- Certain Passages in the Life of Mr Wang (1914)
- Across the Cameroons: A Story of War and Adventure
- Treasure of Kings
- Submarine U93 – This book featured illustrations by George Soper.
- The Fire-Gods: A Tale of the Congo
- The Pirate Yacht, an Amazing Yarn of Modern Pirates (1918)
- The Lost City: Being the Authentic Account of Professor Miles Unthank of the Search for the Sarcophagus of Serophis, and the Theft of the Mystic Scarab, Formerly in the British Museum (1920)
- Held by Chinese Brigands (1920)
- Jugatai, the Tartar (1920)
- The Boy's Own Annual Volume 43 (1921) – This volume included work by Gilson and others.
- The Realm of the Wizard King: A Romance of Central Africa (1922)
- The Lost City (1923)
- The Lost Column; A Story of the Boxer Rebellion in China (1924)
- The Treasure Of The Red Tribe (1926)
- Mystery Island (1928)
- The City of the Sorcerer (1934)
- The Cat and the Curate: A Phenomenal Experience (1934)
- Robin of Sherwood
- Wolfskin
- Raja Dick (1948)
