Pease, << peez, >> Howard (1894-1974), was an American author of stories for young people. He became best known for his mystery and adventure stories, and sea tales. His works include Thunderbolt House (1944), Heart of Danger (1946), Captain of the Araby (1953), and Shipwreck (1957).
Pease was born on Sept. 6, 1894, in Stockton, California. He graduated from Stanford University, and later taught at the University of San Francisco. He died on April 4, 1974.
