Paul Fenimore Cooper facts for kids

Paul Fenimore Cooper (born September 15, 1899 – died January 20, 1970) was an American author. He wrote books for children and non-fiction works. Some of his books were inspired by his own travels. His very first book was a translation of old folk tales from Albania.

About Paul Fenimore Cooper

Paul Fenimore Cooper was born in Albany, New York, in 1899. His father, James Fenimore Cooper (1858–1938), was also a writer. His great-grandfather was the famous novelist James Fenimore Cooper (1789–1851). This famous ancestor wrote adventure stories like The Last of the Mohicans. Paul Fenimore Cooper was also a great-great-grandson of William Cooper. William Cooper founded the town of Cooperstown, New York.

Growing Up and Education

Paul Fenimore Cooper grew up in Cooperstown, a town with a rich history. He went to a private school called the Taft School. After that, he studied at Yale College. While at Yale, he worked as an editor for the campus humor magazine, The Yale Record. He also studied at Trinity College, Cambridge in England.

Family Life

Paul Fenimore Cooper married Marion Erskine. They had a son, also named Paul Fenimore Cooper. His son became a physicist and explored the Arctic. In 1954, his son was chosen as a Fellow of the Arctic Society.

Books by Paul Fenimore Cooper

Paul Fenimore Cooper wrote several interesting books. His first book, Tricks of Women and Other Albanian Tales (1928), was a translation of folk stories. He helped share these old tales with new readers.

Adventures for Young Readers

He wrote a children's book called ' (1929). This story is about an orphan boy who goes on amazing adventures. He travels to a magical place called Troom. Another children's book he wrote was Dindle (1964). This book tells the story of a dwarf who saves a kingdom from a dragon. Tal has remained popular for a long time. It was reprinted in new editions in 1957 and again in 2001.

Exploring the Arctic

Cooper also wrote non-fiction books. One of these was Island of the Lost (1961). This book tells the true story of Sir John Franklin's Arctic expedition. It shares details about the journey and the challenges faced by the explorers. The book also describes King William Island and the Eskimo people who live there.