Tudor Jenks facts for kids
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Tudor Jenks
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Tudor Jenks.
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| Born | May 7, 1857 Brooklyn, New York |
| Died | February 11, 1922 (aged 64) Bronxville, New York |
| Occupation | author, editor and lawyer |
| Nationality | United States |
| Period | 1887–1922 |
Tudor Storrs Jenks (born May 7, 1857 – died February 11, 1922) was an American writer, poet, artist, and editor. He was also a journalist and a lawyer. He is best known for the popular stories and non-fiction books he wrote for children and general readers.
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Life and Family History
Tudor Jenks was born in Brooklyn, New York, on May 7, 1857. His parents were Grenville Tudor Jenks and Persis Sophia (Smith) Jenks. His older brother, Almet Francis Jenks, became an important judge in New York. His younger brother, Paul E. Jenks, worked as an American Vice Consul in Japan.
Tudor Jenks married Mary Donnison Ford on October 5, 1882. They had three daughters named Dorothy, Pauline, and Amabel. He even worked with his daughter Amabel on a play! Tudor Jenks lived in Bronxville, New York, where he passed away at home on February 11, 1922.
Education and Learning
Tudor Jenks was a very educated person. He graduated from Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute in 1874. Then, he went to Yale University and finished in 1878. After that, he studied law at Columbia Law School, graduating in 1880.
He also had an interest in art. He studied art in Paris, France, during the winter of 1880–1881. At Yale, he was classmates with William Howard Taft, who later became the President of the United States. Another classmate was Arthur Twining Hadley, who later became the president of Yale University.
His Career as a Writer and Editor
Tudor Jenks started his career as a lawyer in New York City, practicing from 1881 to 1887. After that, he joined the staff of St. Nicholas Magazine as an associate editor. This was a very famous magazine for children at the time. He worked there from November 1887 until October 1902.
After his time at St. Nicholas Magazine, he went back to practicing law with his brother. But he was also a professional writer throughout his life. His shorter stories and articles appeared in many different magazines. His books, which were mostly for young people, were published by several companies. Some of his books were even illustrated by the famous artist John R. Neill. Tudor Jenks was also a member of the Authors' Club, a group for writers.
Books for Young Readers
Tudor Jenks wrote many exciting books especially for children and young adults. These books covered a range of topics, from adventure stories to educational guides.
- The Century World's Fair Book for Boys and Girls (1893) – This book tells the adventures of Harry and Philip at the World's Columbian Exposition.
- Imaginotions; Truthless Tales (1894) – A collection of imaginative stories.
- Galopoff, the Talking Pony (1901) – A fun story about a pony who can talk.
- Gypsy the Talking Dog (1902) – Another story about a talking animal, this time a dog.
- The Defense of the Castle (1903) – An adventure story set during a castle siege in the 13th century.
- Making a Start (1903)
- A Little Rough Rider (1904)
- The Doll That Talked (1906)
The Magic Wand Series
Tudor Jenks also wrote a series of books called the "Magic Wand" series, which included magical adventures:
- The Magic Wand (1905)
- Romero and Julietta (1905)
- A Magician for One Day (1905)
- The Prince and the Dragons (1905)
- Timothy's Magical Afternoon (1905)
- The Rescue Syndicate (1905)
What Shall I Be? Series
He also wrote a short series that helped young readers think about future careers:
- The Fireman (1911)
- The Sailor (1911)
Non-Fiction Books
Besides fiction, Tudor Jenks wrote many non-fiction books, especially for young people, to help them learn about different subjects.
Lives of Great Writers
He wrote a series of biographies about famous writers, helping young readers learn about their lives and works:
- In the Days of Chaucer (1904)
- In the Days of Shakespeare (1904)
- In the Days of Milton (1905)
- In the Days of Scott (1906)
- In the Days of Goldsmith (1907)
- In the Days of Bacon (1908)
Other Biographies
He also wrote biographies about important historical figures:
- Captain John Smith (1904)
- Captain Miles Standish (1905)
Science for Young People
Tudor Jenks made science easy to understand for kids with these books:
- Electricity for Young People (1907)
- Photography for Young People (1908)
- Chemistry for Young People (1909; also known as Chemistry for Beginners (1910))
Edited Works
Tudor Jenks also helped put together collections of stories by other authors. For example, he edited Tales of Fantasy (1902), which was part of the Young Folks' Library series.
