Background
Frisbie, Robert Dean was born on April 16, 1895 in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Son of Arthur G. and Florence (Johnston) Frisbie.
Frisbie, Robert Dean was born on April 16, 1895 in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Son of Arthur G. and Florence (Johnston) Frisbie.
Student Manor School, Stamford, Connecticut, 1909-1910. Raja Yoga Academy, San Diego, California, 1911-1912.
Began as newspaper reporter, 1917. Editor United States Army publisher, The Saber, 1917-1919. Reporter Fresno (California) Morning Republican, 1919-1920.
Trader, navigator and author of South Sea stories since 1920.
Employed as trader for A. B. Donald, New Zealand Limited., 1923-1928. Writer and independent trader since 1928.
Served as musician with 8th United States Cavalry Band, 1916-1919.
Married Ngatokourua Kaitapuaa, January 2, 1928 (died 1939). Children: Charles Mataa, Florence Nga, William Hopkins, Elaine M., Ngatakoruaimatauea.