Harold W. Felton
(1902–1991)

Harold W. Felton's fascination with American folklore first developed from an interest in Paul Bunyan, the legendary giant lumberjack who rescued the calf, Babe, from drowning. Since hearing the tale at an early age, Felton began collecting books and stories about the lumberjack. He published his first book, Legends of Paul Bunyan, in 1947 and made his own significant contributions to the genre of American folklore.

Felton is also well known for his stories about Pecos Bill, the mythical cowboy that grew out of the tall tales of southwestern range hands. He also researched other legendary figures, such as Fire Fightin' Mose, John Henry, and Bowleg Bill, and continued to write books dealing with American folklore.

In addition to his literary skills, Felton had a law degree. He practiced law for five years and then went to work for the Internal Revenue Service, where he remained for thirty-seven years.

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