Henry Kitchell Webster

Henry Kitchell Webster
Webster circa 1917
Webster circa 1917
Born(1875-09-07)September 7, 1875
Evanston, Illinois
DiedDecember 8, 1932(1932-12-08) (aged 57)
Evanston, Illinois
Occupation
  • Novelist
  • short story writer
  • playwright
SpouseMary Ward Orth Webster

Henry Kitchell Webster (September 7, 1875 – December 8, 1932) was an American who was one of the most popular serial writers in the country during the early twentieth century. He wrote novels and short stories on themes ranging from mystery to family drama to science fiction, and pioneered techniques for making books best sellers.