Howard Pyle was a prominent American illustrator and author renowned for his contributions to children's literature and American art during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born in 1853 in Wilmington, Delaware, Pyle developed a passion for storytelling and art from a young age. He became known for his captivating illustrations, which often accompanied his own tales and those of other authors, effectively bringing stories to life with his vivid imagery. Pyle's most...