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100 1 _aDavis, Richard Harding,
_d1864-1916
245 1 0 _aAdventures and Letters of Richard Harding Davis
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c1996
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 1996-01-01
520 _a"Adventures and Letters of Richard Harding Davis" by Richard Harding Davis is a collection of autobiographical sketches and letters, likely crafted in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around Davis's life, detailing his early experiences, education, and budding career as a journalist and author. The themes of familial influence, the impact of upbringing, and the exploration of identity in the face of societal expectations are prevalent in the early chapters, showcasing the author's formative experiences that shaped his literary career. At the start of this compilation, the reader is introduced to the author's childhood in Philadelphia, where he grew up in a nurturing yet demanding household. His early days are filled with camaraderie with his brother, and they often engaged in makeshift plays and adventurous explorations of their environment. As Richard transitions into his schooling years, he grapples with the pressures of academic performance while exhibiting a strong moral compass, often rallying against injustices in his academic environment. The opening chapters illustrate the interplay of Richard’s early creative instincts and the support from his family, setting the stage for his future endeavors in writing and journalism. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aDavis, Richard Harding, 1864-1916
653 _aAuthors, American -- 19th century -- Correspondence
653 _aAuthors, American -- 19th century -- Biography
653 _aForeign correspondents -- United States -- Biography
653 _aDavis, Richard Harding, 1864-1916 -- Correspondence
700 1 _aDavis, Charles Belmont,
_d1866-1926
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/405
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