C. B. Colby

C. B. Colby (born Carroll Burleigh Colby, September 7, 1904; died October 31, 1977) was a prolific children's book writer of mostly non-fiction works. He wrote approximately 93 books that were widely circulated in public and school libraries in the United States. Quotes Strangely Enough, (1963) Colby, C.B. (1963). Strangely Enough. Publisher: Scholastic Magazines, Inc. 0-590-03123-6. When thoroughly reliable people encounter ghosts, their stories are difficult to explain away. p. 177 World's Best "True" Ghost Stories, (1988) Colby, C.B. (1988). World's Best "True" Ghost Stories. Publisher: Sterling Publish, Co., Inc. 0-8069-6898-2. A good yarn, an offbeat tale, a bloodcurdling ghost story -- they need no explanation or excuse for the telling! p. 5 External links Category:Children's authors Category:Authors from the United States Category:Technology writers from the United States Category:Non-fiction authors Category:1977 deaths Category:People from New Hampshire