Herford, Oliver

Oliver Herford (1863-1935), a British-born American humor writer, artist, and illustrator, was the author of over 50 humorous books of light verse and prose. Once a frequent contributor to Ladies' Home Journal, Herford's best-selling book titles include "Rubaiyat of a Persian Kitten "(1904), "Cynic's Calendar "(1917), and "Excuse It, Please" (1930).