William Canton

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1845 – 1926

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Who was William Canton?

William Canton was a British poet, journalist and writer, now best known for his contributions to children's literature. These include his series of three books, beginning with The Invisible Playmate, written for his daughter Winifred Vida. In his lifetime he was known for his use of recent archeological evidence of prehistory in his poetry.

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Born
Oct 27, 1845
Nationality
  • United Kingdom
Died
May 2, 1926

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on July 23, 2013

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