The Story of Rolf and the Viking's Bow

About the Author

Allen French


Allen French (28 November 1870-1946) was a historian and children's book author who did major research on the battles of Lexington and Concord during the American Revolutionary War. He was a founding member and president of the Thoreau Society. 


Born in Boston, French attended Harvard University for his undergraduate education. 


Several of his children's books were illustrated by painter Andrew Wyeth.