Harry Lincoln Sayler (1863–1913) was an American journalist and novelist who achieved popularity as a writer of juvenile adventure fiction. Born in the mid-19th century, Sayler graduated from DePauw University before embarking on a career in journalism. Beginning in Indianapolis in 1886, he eventually relocated to Chicago, where he rose to become the general manager of the City News Bureau of Chicago. Alongside his demanding newspaper career, Sayler pursued a deep interest in history, joining several historical societies and developing a specialized expertise in the history of piracy.\n\nSayler's literary legacy rests primarily on his prolific output of adventure stories for young readers, which he published under his own name as well as various pseudonyms. He was particularly fascinated by the emerging technology of aviation, a theme that dominated much of his work. Under his own name, he authored the Airship Boys series, while using the pen name Ashton Lamar for the Aeroplane Boys series and Gordon Stuart for the Boy Scouts of the Air series. Additionally, he adopted the pseudonym Elliott Whitney to contribute to the Boys' Big Game series. Through these action-packed narratives, Sayler captured the technological optimism and adventurous spirit of the early 20th century.
