Seymour Eaton

Seymour Eaton was a Canadian-born American author, journalist, editor, and publisher. He was born in Ontario, Canada, on May 7, 1859. Eaton moved to the United States in the early 1880s and settled in Philadelphia. He worked as a journalist for several years before founding the Booklovers' Library in 1900. The Booklovers' Library was a circulating library that became known as the world's largest circulating library.

Eaton was also a prolific author. He wrote over 50 books, including children's books, textbooks, and biographies. He is best known for his book The Teddy Bear Book, which was published in 1906. The book is credited with coining the name "Teddy bear".

Eaton's philosophy was based on the belief that education was the key to personal and social improvement. He was a strong advocate for public libraries and believed that everyone should have access to books and information. He was also a supporter of progressive education and believed that children should be encouraged to learn through play.

Eaton died on March 16, 1916, in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania. He was 56 years old. He is remembered as a pioneer in the field of library science and as the man who coined the name "Teddy bear".

Notable Works

• The Teddy Bear Book (1906)
• The Booklovers' Library (1900)
• American College Course (1897)
• The History of Banking (1896)
• The History of Transportation (1895)

Philosophy

Eaton's philosophy was based on the belief that education was the key to personal and social improvement. He believed that everyone should have access to books and information, and that children should be encouraged to learn through play. He was a strong advocate for progressive education, which emphasizes the importance of experiential learning.

Death and Legacy

Eaton died on March 16, 1916, in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania. He was 56 years old. He is remembered as a pioneer in the field of library science and as the man who coined the name "Teddy bear". His legacy lives on in the many libraries and schools that he helped to create.

Interesting Facts

• Eaton was a lifelong vegetarian.
• He was a member of the American Library Association and the National Education Association.
• He was a founding member of the Philadelphia Zoo.
• He was a close friend of Theodore Roosevelt, who was the inspiration for the name "Teddy bear".