Richard Harding Davis

The Lost Road

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Produktbeschreibung

Rediscover the captivating world of Richard Harding Davis in "The Lost Road," a collection of timeless short stories showcasing the author's mastery of American literature. This meticulously prepared edition brings these classic tales to a new audience, offering a glimpse into a bygone era of storytelling. Explore the intricacies of human nature through Davis's signature blend of literary fiction and engaging narratives. Within these pages, you'll find compelling examples of the author's skill with mystery and detective stories, each crafted with a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of suspense. Perfect for enthusiasts of short fiction and those seeking a taste of classic American storytelling, "The Lost Road" is a testament to the enduring power of well-crafted narratives. Immerse yourself in these thought-provoking tales and experience the lasting legacy of Richard Harding Davis. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 9mm
• Gewicht: 231g
• ISBN-13: 9781023054072
• ISBN-10: 1023054078
• Artikelnr.: 74195582

Autorenporträt

Richard Harding Davis was an American journalist, fiction and drama writer who is best remembered for becoming the first American war correspondent to txter the Spanish-American War, the Second Boer War, and WWI. His writing considerably helped Theodore Roosevelt's political career. He also played a significant effect in the evolution of American magazines. His impact extended to the world of fashion, and he is credited with popularizing the clean-shaven style among males at the start of the twentieth century. Davis was born April 18, 1864, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His mother, Rebecca Harding Davis, was a well-known writer in her day. His father, Lemuel Clarke Davis, was a journalist who edited the Philadelphia Public Ledger. Davis attended Episcopal Academy when he was a young man. After an unsatisfactory year at Swarthmore College, Davis relocated to Lehigh University, where his uncle, H. Wilson Harding, was a professor. Davis' first book, a collection of short stories titled The Adventures of My Freshman (1884), was published while he was at Lehigh. Many of the tales had previously appeared in the student magazine, the Lehigh Burr. Davis attended Johns Hopkins University after transferring in 1885.