American author and brother of Edward Eggleston.
George Cary Eggleston was born in Indiana, educated locally, and at age 16 began teaching school. He inherited property in Virginia, moved there, studied law, and served in the Confederate Army. After the Civil War, he moved to New York, was a reporter for the Brooklyn daily union, editor for Hearth and home, literary editor for the New York evening post, literary adviser to Harper's, and editorial writer for the New York world. He was the author of many novels and books for boys.
American author, editor, and lawyer.