[Gutenberg 42403] • The Eight-Oared Victors: A Story of College Water Sports

Howard Roger Garis (April 25, 1873 - November 6, 1962) was an American author, possibly the most prolific children's authors of the early 20th century. Garis wrote many books for the Stratemeyer Syndicate under various pseudonyms. As Victor Appleton, he wrote about the enterprising Tom Swift; as Laura Lee Hope, he is generally credited with writing volumes 4-28 and 41 of the Bobbsey Twins; as Clarence Young, the Motor Boys series; as Lester Chadwick, the Baseball Joe series.