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Adele E. Thompson

An American writer based in Ohio, Adele E. Thompson is best known for her historical novels written for young readers.

Lived
1849–1929
Nationality
American
Language
English

Adele Eugenia Thompson was an American author who lived and worked in Ohio during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Born in 1849, she developed a literary career centered on historical fiction, contributing to the growing field of American children's literature during her lifetime.

Thompson is best known for her series of historical novels written specifically for young readers. Based in Ohio, her writing career was defined by these educational and narrative works, which aimed to introduce historical themes and events to youth. She passed away in 1929, leaving behind a legacy as a dedicated writer of historical fiction for children.