About Ben Lucien Burman
Lived 1895 – 1984 (aged 88). Ben Lucien Burman was an American writer, journalist and children's writer.
Ben Lucien Burman (December 12, 1895 – November 12, 1984) was an American author and journalist born in Covington, Kentucky. He also fought in both World War I and World War II, and graduated from Harvard University. He was married to Alice Caddy who illustrated many of his children's books, including his most popular books, the Catfish Bend series, which became popular with both children and adults. The series, set in Catfish Bend, Mississippi, tells a tale of the many animal residents of Catfish Bend. It was published in eleven languages.
Burman died from a stroke at the age of 88.
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American writer (1895–1984)
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Ben Lucien Burman was born on 12 December 1895 in Covington.
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Ben Lucien Burman died on 12 November 1984 in New York City.
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Ben Lucien Burman was a writer, journalist and children's writer.
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Ben Lucien Burman was American.
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