George F. Willison

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George Findley Willison (1896-1972) was a writer and editor who specialized in American history. He also worked in education, journalism, public relations, and the military.

He was born in Colorado and lived much of his life in New York. Notable among his books is Saints and Strangers, about the lives of the Mayflower Pilgrims. He also wrote CliffsNotes for the books Pilgrim's Progress and The Federalist, and contributed to the History of Pittsfield, MA.

His books include:

• Here They Dug The Gold (1931, rev. 1945)
• Why Wars are Declared (1936)
• Saints and Strangers (1945)
• Behold Virginia! - The Fifth Crown (1952)
• I Am an American - Patrick Henry and His World (1969)