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Fulton Oursler

Charles Fulton Oursler (born in Baltimore, Maryland) was an American journalist, playwright, editor and writer. Writing as Anthony Abbot, he was a notable author of mysteries and detective fiction. He freelanced for a variety of publications early on. His short stories appeared in The Black Cat, Detective Story Magazine, The Thrill Book, and especially Mystery Magazine. He was Supervising Editor of the various magazines and newspapers published by Bernarr Macfadden from 1921-41. In 1944, he became a senior editor for Reader's Digest (where his son Oursler Jr. eventually became managing editor)

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American journalist, playwright, editor and writer (1893-1952)

Born January 22, 1893
Died May 24, 1952

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American journalist, playwright, editor and writer (1893-1952)

Born January 22, 1893
Died May 24, 1952

Subjects

Bible, History of Biblical events, Biography, Apostles, Christian life, Fiction, History, Anecdotes, Apologetics, Christian biography, Description and travel, Evangelistic work, Father Flanagan's Boys' Home, God (Christianity), Jesus christ, biography, Juvenile literature, Missions, Prayer, Protestantism, 1920s, Applied Psychology, Belief and doubt, Bible N.T., Bible stories, Bible stories, n.t.

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Palestine, Lourdes (France), New York

People

Jesus Christ, Edward Joseph Flanagan (1886-1948), Adah Isaacs Menken (1835-1868), Bernarr Macfadden (1868-1955), Edward Joseph Flanagan, Paul the Apostle, Saint

Time

1890-1930, 20th century

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Alternative names

  • Fulton oursler
  • Anthony Abbott
  • Arnold Fountain
  • Samri Frikell

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September 30, 2020 Edited by MARC Bot add ISNI
March 31, 2017 Edited by MARC Bot add VIAF and wikidata ID
April 27, 2016 Edited by Hemanth Kumar author bio & photo
April 27, 2016 Edited by Hemanth Kumar Added new photo
April 1, 2008 Created by an anonymous user initial import