Richard Harding Davis

A Question of Latitude (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

This early work by Richard Harding Davis was originally published in 1914 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'A Question of Latitude' is a short story about a young reporter and his travels. Davis attended Lehigh University and Johns Hopkins University, but was asked to leave both due to neglecting his studies in favour socialising. During the Second Boer War in South Africa, Davis was a leading correspondent of the conflict. He saw the war first-hand from both parties perspectives and documented it in his publication 'With Both Armies' (1900). He wrote widely from locations such as the Caribbean, Central America, and even from the perspective of the Japanese forces during the Russo-Japanese War. Davis died following a heart attack on 11th April, 1916, at the age of 51.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Read Books Ltd.
• Seitenzahl: 34
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. Januar 2016
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781473396784
• Artikelnr.: 74130174

Autorenporträt

Richard Harding Davis (1864-1916) was a distinguished American writer and journalist, heralded for his vivid reporting and fictional accounts that encapsulated the spirit of his era. Born into a literary family in Philadelphia, Davis was the son of a prominent journalist and a novelist mother, providing him with a rich literary heritage that greatly influenced his career. With a distinctively engaging narrative style, he wrote numerous novels, short stories, and works of non-fiction, often incorporating themes of adventure and romanticism amid the historical contexts of his time. Davis gained recognition for his firsthand accounts as a war correspondent during pivotal conflicts such as the Spanish-American War and World War I. His writings exemplified the transition from Victorian to modern literary styles, merging traditional storytelling with burgeoning journalistic realism. 'A Question of Latitude' is one of many works that showcase his capabilities in encapsulating the geopolitical nuances of the early 20th century. Davis's impact on literary journalism was profound, and his works continue to be studied for their historical content and literary merit, capturing the essence of the adventurous spirit and the evolutionary passage of journalism.