THANE, Elswyth [1900-1984] -- American writer
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née RICKER, Helen
a/k/a
BEEBE, Elswyth ThaneBorn Helen Ricker, she changed her name to Elswyth Thane in 1918. She wrote historical novels that still have a wide following around the world, and more than 30 books in all, both fiction and non-fiction. Perhaps best known are her seven novels in the so-called Williamsburg series.
At age 27 she married
famed explorer and naturalist William Beebe, ¤
who was then 50.
It was his second marriage. 
Chronology |
1918 | Her family moves to NY (from Iowa) and she changes her name to Elswyth Thane |
1926 | Her first novel, Riders of the Wind |
1927 | She marries William Beebe, who is nearly twice her age |
1972 | Her last novel, Fighting Quaker: Nathaniel Greene |
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