Arthur Bartlett Maurice (1873–1946) was an American editor and author who dedicated much of his career to literary journalism and the exploration of literary geography. Born in Rahway, New Jersey, Maurice received his education at Richmond College in Virginia and at Princeton University. He began his professional career in journalism in the mid-1890s, serving as an editor for the Woodbridge Township Register and as city editor for the Elizabeth Daily Herald before working as a special writer for the New York Commercial Advertiser.\n\nMaurice is perhaps best remembered for his long association with The Bookman, an influential literary journal. He joined the publication as joint editor in 1899, a position he held for a decade before stepping up as its sole editor. In addition to his editorial duties, Maurice was a frequent contributor to reference works, including the New International Encyclopædia.\n\nAs an author, Maurice specialized in books that mapped the real-world settings of famous literary works. His notable publications include New York in Fiction (1901) and The Paris of the Novelists (1919), both of which offered readers a guided tour of the urban landscapes that inspired prominent writers. He also co-authored History of the Nineteenth Century in Caricature (1904) alongside F. T. Cooper, demonstrating his broad interest in the cultural and visual history of his era.
