Edgar Wilson Nye

Edgar Wilson "Bill" Nye
Edgar W. "Bill" Nye from Who-When-What Book, 1900
Born	August 25, 1850(1850-08-25) Shirley, Maine
Died	February 22, 1896 (aged 45) Arden, North Carolina
Nationality	United States
Occupation	journalist, humorist

Edgar Wilson "Bill" Nye (August 25, 1850 – February 22, 1896) was a distinguished American journalist, who later became widely known as a humorist. He was also the founder and editor of the Laramie Boomerang.

Nye was born in Shirley, Maine, and adopted the name "Bill Nye" after a character in a famous poem by Bret Harte.

The Boomerang was founded while Nye was the postmaster of Laramie City, Wyoming Territory. It launched him to national fame, gaining subscribers in every state and some foreign countries. His humor was uniquely American. In 1892, he wrote in The Century magazine:

Some of his works include Bill Nye's Comic History of the United States, Baled Hay, Remarks, Bill Nye and Boomerang, Bill Nye's History of England, and Bill Nye's Red Book.

Late in his career, he was briefly associated with James Whitcomb Riley with whom he wrote two books. They also appeared together on the lecture circuit. He also travelled and lectured with Luther Burbank.

He died of meningitis in Arden, North Carolina. He is buried in Calvary Episcopal Churchyard in Fletcher, Henderson County, North Carolina. A historical marker honoring him is located in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, between the towns of Roberts and River Falls. A small monument marks his birthplace in Shirley, Maine.

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• Works by Bill Nye at Project Gutenberg
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• Works by or about Edgar Wilson Nye in libraries (WorldCat catalog)

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NAME	Nye, Edgar Wilson
ALTERNATIVE NAMES
SHORT DESCRIPTION	distinguished American journalist, who later became widely known as a humorist
DATE OF BIRTH	August 25, 1850
PLACE OF BIRTH	Shirley, Maine
DATE OF DEATH	February 22, 1896
PLACE OF DEATH	Arden, North Carolina