Adventures & Letters Of Richard Harding Davis

A Journey Through Journalism and Global Adventures

Richard Harding Davis (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

252 Seiten

2025
BoD - Books on Demand (Verlag)
9782322571499 (ISBN)

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Adventures and Letters of Richard Harding Davis offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and career of one of Americas most celebrated war correspondents and authors. Edited by Charles Belmont Davis, this collection combines autobiographical sketches and personal letters to create an intimate portrait of Richard Harding Davis. Spanning his early days in Philadelphia to his global adventures as a journalist covering pivotal events like the Spanish-American War, Boer War, and Russo-Japanese War, the book captures the essence of a man who lived for storytelling.
Through vivid descriptions and insightful anecdotes, readers are transported to bustling cities like New York and London, remote battlefields in Cuba and South Africa, and serene Mediterranean landscapes. Davis letters reveal his sharp observations on politics, culture, and human nature while showcasing his literary craftsmanship. His ability to connect with people from all walks of life is evident in his correspondence, which balances humor, empathy, and journalistic rigor.

Richard Harding Davis (1864.1916) was a trailblazing figure in American journalism and literature during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Known for his adventurous spirit and sharp storytelling abilities, Davis was one of the first internationally recognized war correspondents. His coverage of major conflicts such as the Spanish American War and Boer War brought him widespread acclaim, while his fiction works like Soldiers of Fortune cemented his reputation as a literary craftsman. Born in Philadelphia into a family steeped in literary tradition his mother was an accomplished novelist Davis began his career at newspapers like The Philadelphia Record before joining Harpers Weekly. His reporting style combined vivid imagery with a deep understanding of human dynamics, making him a favorite among readers. Beyond journalism, Davis was also a playwright and novelist whose works often reflected themes of adventure, morality, and social critique.

Erscheinungsdatum	02.07.2025
Sprache	englisch
Maße	148 x 210 mm
Gewicht	304 g
Themenwelt	Literatur ► Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte
	Literatur ► Briefe / Tagebücher
	Reisen ► Reiseberichte ► Nord- / Mittelamerika
	Geschichte ► Teilgebiete der Geschichte ► Kulturgeschichte
Schlagworte	19th-century journalism • global adventures • Literary Realism • Travel Memoir • war correspondent
ISBN-13	9782322571499 / 9782322571499
Zustand	Neuware