Edward Henry Lewinski Corwin (1885–1953[1]) was a New York City-based author of historical books, Polish activist and physician who worked in the public health sector of the city and state, publishing several reports and other works.
During World War I he was the Secretary of the American Polish Relief Committee.
He also published several letters and statements in New York Times on behalf of Polish community in United States and plight of Poland.
His book received several praises; The Dial: A Fortnightly named it in 1919 the best and most authoritative brief history of Poland now on the market.
Albert Edward McKinley in Collected Materials for the Study of the War names it well illustrated, most useful for period since partition A Guide to Historical Literature by William Henry Allison, George Matthew Dutcher published by American Library Association described it as extraordinary medley of sound observations, picturesque quotations from the sources Besides praises and reviews, the book is used in several historical publications such as His other book connected to history of Poles was Poles in America: Polish Committee of "America's Making" published in 1921 [4].