Appreciations of Richard Harding Davis by Various

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Author Various
Title Appreciations of Richard Harding Davis
Note Appreciations by Gouverneur Morris, Booth Tarkington, Charles Dana Gibson, E. L. Burlingame, Augustus Thomas, Theodore Roosevelt, Irvin S. Cobb, John Fox, Jr., Finley Peter Dunne, Winston Churchill, Leonard Wood, John T. McCutcheon.
Note Reading ease score: 64.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Summary "Appreciations of Richard Harding Davis by Various" is a collection of essays and reflections penned by multiple authors in tribute to the influential American writer and war correspondent Richard Harding Davis. Written in the early 20th century, this book celebrates Davis's life, character, and significant contributions to literature and journalism. The text shares insights into his adventurous spirit, charm, and the profound impact he had on his contemporaries, emphasizing his role in American literary culture during a time marked by rapid change and conflict. The book captures a series of personal anecdotes and observations from well-known figures such as Theodore Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, and Booth Tarkington, each reminiscing about their experiences with Davis. They reflect on his unique ability to write vividly about war and human experiences, his generous character, and the qualities that made him beloved among friends and colleagues. The essays reveal how Davis's youthful exuberance and commitment to his ideals shaped not just his writing but also the lives of those who knew him, highlighting his unparalleled talent as a storyteller and a person who embodied a deep sense of patriotism, kindness, and courage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Authors, American -- 20th century -- Biography
Subject Davis, Richard Harding, 1864-1916
Subject Authors, American -- 19th century -- Biography
Category Text
EBook-No. 406
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 1, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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