John L. Stoddard: Traveler, Lecturer, Litterateur by D. Crane Taylor is a biography of the famous American traveler, lecturer, and writer, John L. Stoddard. The book chronicles Stoddard's life from his early years in Massachusetts to his travels around the world and his rise to fame as a lecturer and writer. Stoddard was an adventurer who traveled to many different countries, including Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. He was fascinated by...