Abbott is an excellent story teller and historian. Though short, his series on history serves as an excellent primer. (Patrick Trester) About the author Jacob Abbott (November 14, 1803 - October 31, 1879) was an American writer of children's books. On November 14, 1803, Abbott was born in Hallowell, Maine to Jacob Abbott II and Betsey Chandler. He attended the Hallowell Academy. Abbott...