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(0)Richard Harding Davis
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Davis's beloved character of Gallegher-a crime-solving Philadelphia newsboy-is introduced in this collection of short stories. The character later inspired Walt Disney to create a series of the same name that aired to great popularity in the 1960s. In another story in the volume, "The Cynical Miss Catherwaight," Courtlandt Van Bibber resurfaces-a wealthy man about town who is Davis's signature creation.
22) Once Upon A Time
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Davis was one of the premier writers of the late-nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Once Upon a Time, published in 1910, showcases the storytelling talents for which Davis became famous. Some classic tales included are "A Question of Latitude," "A Wasted Day," and "The Make-Believe Man."
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One of the most famous war correspondents of his era, Richard Harding Davis covered the Spanish-American War, the Second Boer War, and the First World War. In this spellbinding book, indispensable reading for any history buff, Davis recounts his firsthand experiences at the front lines in France and Serbia during World War I.
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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...
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These riveting accounts of war-time battles and events are an invaluable firsthand look at history in the making. Davis reported from front lines all over the globe, including Greek-Turkish War, the Spanish-American War, the Second Boer War, and the First World War.
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Vera the Medium is a novella about a young lady who does not fit in, and must rely on her strong spirit to overcome the cruelties of the world. It is coupled with the popular play Miss Civilization, which is a one act comedy about a girl who must use her wits against three burglars trying to rob her home.
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Based upon Davis's years as a first-rate war correspondent, the book provides a colorful and dramatic account of key military operations in the Spanish-American War. His account of Teddy Roosevelt's charge up San Juan Hill thrusts the reader right into the dramatic action. Davis, whose writing did much to further the mystique of the Rough Riders, was also made an honorary member.
