Dallas Lore Sharp (1870–1929) was an American author, university professor, and naturalist whose literary career was defined by his deep appreciation for the natural world. Born in the Haleyville section of Commercial Township in Cumberland County, New Jersey, Sharp pursued his higher education at Brown University, graduating in 1895. Following his undergraduate studies, he served as a Methodist Episcopal minister for four years, during which time he also attended the Boston University School of Theology, graduating in 1899. He married Grace Hastings, and the couple went on to have four sons, including the notable humanitarian Waitstill Sharp.\n\nSharp spent the majority of his professional life at Boston University, beginning as an assistant librarian from 1899 to 1902. He then joined the faculty as an assistant professor of English, eventually rising to the rank of full professor. Throughout his academic tenure, Sharp maintained a prolific writing career, earning widespread recognition for his charming magazine articles and books dedicated to the observation of native birds and small mammals. His publications were celebrated not only for their engaging prose but also for their visual appeal, featuring collaborations with prominent creators such as the American wildlife illustrator Robert Bruce Horsfall and the artist Elizabeth Myers Snagg.
