William John Hopkins was an American author and scientist; born in New Bedford, MA, June 10, 1863; died in 1926. Among his published works are: âThe Sandman Seriesâ (1902â8); âThe Clammerâ (1906); âThe Meddlings of Eveâ (1910); âConcerning Sallyâ (1912); âBurbury Stokeâ (1914).