Johnson, Rossiter, 1840-1931

Rossiter Johnson (1840-1931) was an American author and editor. In addition to editing historical and reference works, he wrote biographies, histories and poetry. He and his first wife, Helen Kendrick Johnson (1844-1914), were ardent anti-feminists who belonged to various organizations opposed to women's suffrage. Helen Johnson was also an author and editor.

Author and editor.

Biogs. in: Wallace: Dict. of N. Am. Authors.

American author and editor; associate editor (1873-77) of the American Cyclopaedia, editor (1883-1902) of the Annual Cyclopaedia and managing editor (1886-89) of the Cyclopaedia of American Biography. Originated and edited the "Little Classics" and editor in chief of "The World's Great Books."

Rossiter Johnson was a 19th century American editor and writer.

Rossiter Johnson (1840-1931) was an American author and editor.

In addition to editing historical and reference works, he wrote biographies, histories and poetry. He and his first wife, Helen Kendrick Johnson (1844-1914), were ardent anti-feminists who belonged to various organizations opposed to women's suffrage. Helen Johnson was also an author and editor.