Frank H. Spearman

The Daughter Of A Magnate

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 148
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Mai 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 8mm
• Gewicht: 196g
• ISBN-13: 9789371130387
• ISBN-10: 9371130385
• Artikelnr.: 74886070

Autorenporträt

Frank Hamilton Spearman (1859-1937) was an American author known for his captivating tales of the railroads and the Western frontier. Born in Buffalo, New York, Spearman eventually settled in Nebraska, where he gained firsthand experience of the railroad industry, an influence that would permeate his literary career. His narratives often centered around the rugged life and moral dilemmas faced by railwaymen, blending adventure with a keen observation of human character. 'The Daughter of a Magnate,' one of his well-received works, showcases his proficiency in setting immersive scenes and building suspense while exploring the interplay of power, ambition, and romance against the backdrop of railroad expansion. Spearman's literary style hinged on realism and vivid storytelling, punctuated by an acute understanding of the railroad culture and the American West. His works made significant contributions to the genre of Western fiction and provided a compelling portrait of the era's industrial transformation. Though less known today, Spearman's novels were popular in their time and influenced the American literary landscape by immortalizing the spirit of an era shaped by the steam engine and the steel rail.