Vibrating murmur. It was like a far-off river of sound, and nobody could guess where it came from. The air was still and cool and close, and there was a damp, earthy smell.
William Osborn Stoddard (Cortland County, 1835–1925) was an American author, inventor, and assistant secretary to Abraham Lincoln during his first term.
Stoddard first published work in 1869. He wrote both poetry and fiction, ultimately producing over a hundred books, including 76 books for boys.
Stoddard also received nine patents for inventions.