Birth Day of James Norman Hall

Posted by Melissa Howard Apr 22, 2008

Today is the birthday of James Norman Hall who co-wrote Mutiny on the Bounty with Charles Nordhoff. Hall was born April 22, 1887 in Colfax, Iowa. During WWI, Hall was a fighter pilot. During his time in the military, he met fellow pilot Charles Nordhoff. Following the war, both men began careers as writers and in 1932, they co-wrote the historical novel, Mutiny on the Bounty. The book was popular as raw material for movies. Three different films were made from the successful novel.

Loafing is the most productive part of a writer's life. ~James Norman Hall