Background
Frothingham, Robert was born on March 22, 1865 in Galesville, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Review John (Princeton Theological Seminary) and Margaret (Hurley) Frothingham.
Frothingham, Robert was born on March 22, 1865 in Galesville, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Review John (Princeton Theological Seminary) and Margaret (Hurley) Frothingham.
Collateral descendant of Washington Irving. Educational public schools.
Began as telegraph operator. Reporter on Brooklyn Eagle and New York Sun, 1890-1895. Active in advertising and periodical publication field for 20 years, notably with “Life” and Everybody’s Magazine.
Specialized in poster advertising, 1914-1925. Retired from business to literature work. Lecturer and writer on outdoor life.
World-traveler and big game hunter. Compiler: (anthologies) Songs of Men, 1918. Songs of Dogs, 1920; Songs of Horses, 1920.
Songs of Challenge, 1922. Songs of the Sea and Sailors’ Chanteys, 1924. Songs of Adventure, 1926.
Author: The Pioneer (a biography), 1920. Around the World, 1925. Arctic Walrus Hunting with the Eskimos, 1931.
Trails Through the Golden West, 1932. Home: Mayfield, New York.
Married Minnie Yerdon, September 22, 1886. Children: Donald, Roy, Dorothy, Robert.