Adventures and Letters of Richard Harding Davis

Sheba Blake, Richard Harding Davis

Maison d'édition: Sheba Blake Publishing

Synopsis

Renowned American journalist Richard Harding Davis helped define the genre of front-line reporting with his first-hand accounts of battlefield action in the Spanish-American war. Later, Davis went on to cover several additional conflicts in his inimitable style. Upon his return to the United States, he worked as a newspaper columnist for several prominent publications, where he tackled many of the toughest social issues of the day. This fascinating volume follows Davis's life on and off the battlefield.

Disponible depuis: 20/11/2021.

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