H. Bedford-Jones (1887-1949) was a prolific writer, authoring over 100 novels. In some circles, he was referred to as the "King of the Pulps" - Although several authors were contenders for the title, Bedford-Jones' output placed him near the top of the list. He wrote for several popular pulp magazines of the era, although his main market was "Blue Book" magazine. Bedford-Jones was particularly prominent in the area of historical fiction dealing with several different eras. He worked as a journalist for the Boston Globe.
