Adventures and Letters of Richard Harding Davis (Cosimo Classics Biography) - Softcover

Davis, Charles Belmont; Davis, Richard Harding

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1596050799 ISBN 13: 9781596050792

Publisher: Cosimo Classics, 2005

Synopsis

RICHARD HARDING DAVIS, a Philadelphia-born journalist, led a mythic life, one full of adventure, high drama, and at least one close call with Germans who thought he was a spy during World War I. Davis was a respected reporter and editor who described foreign events to the U.S. during the late 1800s and early 1900s. He covered the globe while working as war correspondent for Harper's and other publications, and reported on the Spanish War, the Spanish-American War in Cuba, and the Boer War. During World War I, he was captured by the Germans, who accused him of being a British spy. His reporting also helped to create the Rough Riders legend associated with Teddy Roosevelt. He collected many of his articles in the books Rulers of the Mediterranean, About Paris, and Three Gringos in Venezuela and Central America. This book, written by the journalist's brother, provides an intimate look at a writer who led a very public life.

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About the Author

American journalist and novelist, short story writer and playwright, he was a prolific writer. He covered wars all over the world and his dramatic vision made him the leading reporter of his day.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cosimo Classics
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1596050799
• ISBN 13: 9781596050792
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 324