Donald Ewin Cooke was born in Philadelphia on August 5, 1916. Other than his time as a correspondent for "Yank" during World War II, Cooke spent his life in Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs. He studied at the Philadelphia Museum School of Art (now University of the Arts) and later worked at a number of Philadelphia publishing houses before founding Edraydo (later Haverford House) in 1960. Cooke primarily wrote history and historical fiction for older children. He illustrated his own books as well as some adaptations, including "Sorcerer's Apprentice" (1947). His illustrations were chiefly pen and ink or watercolor, and Cooke also produced greeting cards and fine art prints. Cooke published more than twenty books, mostly for Winston Publishing or Hammond World Atlas Corporation. Cooke died in Philadelphia on August 17, 1985.
From the description of Donald Ewin Cooke papers, circa 1946-1976. (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 775930465
