Author: Fletcher Pratt
Alternate names: George U. Fletcher; Irwin Lester; B.F. Ruby; Murray Fletcher Pratt
Born: April 25, 1897
Died: June 10, 1956
Bio: Murray Fletcher Pratt (1897–1956) was an American writer of science fiction, fantasy and history. He is best known for his works on naval history and on the American Civil War and for fiction written with L. Sprague de Camp.