Henry W. Shoemaker

Henry Wharton Shoemaker was an American folklorist, historian, diplomat, writer, publisher and conservationist. He collected the legends and local history of central Pennsylvania and printed many in books and newspapers. Some Forgotten Pennsylvania Heroines belongs to that body of regional work. He also took an active role in protecting the state's forests. He served as a diplomat and worked as a newspaper publisher in Pennsylvania. His books and columns kept many old local stories from being forgotten.