Arthur D. Howden Smith

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I was in the counting-room, talking with Peter Corlaer, the chief of our fur-traders-he was that very day come down-river from the Iroquois country-when the boy, Darby, ran in from the street. "The Bristol packet is in, Master Robert," he cried. "And, oh, sir, the watermen do say there be a pirate ship off the Hook!" I remember I laughed at the combination of awe and delight in his face. He was a raw, bog-trotting bit of a gossoon we had bought at the last landing of bonded folk, and he talked with a brogue that thickened whenever he grew excited. "For the packet, I do not doubt you, Darby," I answered. "But you must show me the pirate." Peter Corlaer chuckled in his quiet, rumbling way, his huge belly waggling before him beneath his buckskin hunting-shirt, for all the world like a monster mold of jelly. "Ja, ja, show us der pirates," he jeered. Darby flared up in a burst of Irish temper that matched his tangled red hair.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Librorium Editions
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Juni 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9782385741082
• Artikelnr.: 68102792

Autorenporträt

Arthur Douglas Howden Smith was an American historian and novelist who contributed significantly to both historical scholarship and fiction. Born on 29 December 1887 in New York, New York, United States, he developed a keen interest in history, which shaped his literary pursuits. His works often combined factual accuracy with vivid storytelling, offering readers engaging narratives grounded in historical events. Howden Smith was recognized for his ability to weave intricate plots that reflected the complexities of the past while also exploring universal human experiences. His novels frequently centered on adventure, political intrigue, and the personal struggles of individuals caught in the tides of history. Writing during the early 20th century, he brought to life different periods and cultures, making them accessible to a wide audience. His commitment to historical detail and narrative depth earned him a respected place among American writers of his time. Arthur Douglas Howden Smith died in 1945 in New York, New York, at the age of 58.