* The name is misspelled: There might be a similar name with a different spelling.
* The author is relatively unknown: There could be an author named William Osgoode who has written works but isn't widely recognized.
* The author has a different profession: It's possible that William Osgoode is a writer but not primarily known for their literary work.
To find more information, you could try:
* Checking online databases: Search for "William Osgoode author" on websites like WorldCat, LibraryThing, or Google Scholar.
* Consulting literary databases: Explore databases like the Library of Congress or the British Library.
* Searching for specific publications: If you know any of the author's works, you can try searching for them online or in library catalogs.
Please provide any additional information you have, like the author's nationality, genre, or any specific works you know of. This can help narrow down the search and identify the correct author.