Francis J. Finn | |
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| Born | October 4, 1859 St. Louis, MO |
| Died | November 2, 1928 (aged 69) Cincinnati, OH |
| Occupation | Catholic priest, novelist |
| Nationality | American |
| Genre | adventure, juvenile |
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Father Francis J. Finn, (October 4, 1859 – November 2, 1928)[1] was an American Jesuit priest who has been called the "Catholic Horatio Alger".[2] He wrote a series of 27 popular novels for young people, which contain likeable characters and adventure, and emphasize the important of prayer and keeping true to your faith values.
- ^ "Rev. Francis J. Finn, Author, Dies at 70: Writer of Many Popular Books for Boys Succumbs in Cincinnati" (fee required). The New York Times. 1928-11-03. p. 14.
- ^ James Kulp, Tom Playfair, All-American Catholic Boy, A Treasury of Catholic Digest, Favorite Stories of Fifty Years 1936 - 1986, pages 188 - 191, Ignatius Press, 1986