William John Hopkins

William John Hopkins
William John Hopkins was an American author known for his children's books and adventure stories. One of his most popular works is "The Sandman: His Ship Stories" (1903), which became part of a beloved series of bedtime stories for children. His writing often featured simple, engaging narratives with a focus on imaginative storytelling. Hopkins also wrote "She Blows! And Sparm at That!" (1922), a detailed account of whaling voyages, showcasing his versatility in both children's literature and adventure writing.

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THE SEPTEMBER-GALE STORY nce upon a time there was a wide river that ran into the ocean, and beside it was a little city. And in that city was a wharf where great ships came from far countries. And a narrow road led down a very steep hill to that wharf, and anybody that wanted to go to the wharf had to go down the steep hill on the narrow road, for there wasn't any other way. And because ships had... more...

THE DIGGING-MEN STORY Once upon a time there was a little boy who was almost five years old. And his mother used to let him wander about the garden and in the road near the house, for there weren't many horses going by, and the men who drove the horses that did go by knew the little boy and they were careful. So this boy wandered about and played happily by himself. He had his cat and his cart and... more...