# Milton Shaw

## Biography

Milton Shaw is an author recognized for his biographical contributions, most notably his work chronicling the life of his father, Joseph T. Shaw. His acclaimed book, Joseph T. Shaw, The Man Behind Black Mask, provides a detailed account of the influential editor who played a pivotal role in shaping the hard-boiled detective genre through his leadership at Black Mask magazine. In this biography, Shaw offers unique insights into the man who championed iconic writers such as Dashiell Hammett and Raymond Chandler. Beyond this significant biographical endeavor, Milton Shaw has also explored other topics in his writing. His published works further include Nine Thousand Miles On A Pullman Train and Camp Johnson Bolton Connecticut: The first fifty years. These varied titles suggest a breadth of interest, ranging from personal or historical narratives to explorations of specific locales or institutions. Shaw’s literary contributions highlight his ability to capture diverse subjects within a non-fiction framework.

## Books

- [Nine Thousand Miles On A Pullman Train: An Account of a Tour of Railroad Conductors From; Philadelphia to the Pacific Coast an Return](https://samolit.com/books/96144)