American journalist & writer of fiction & drama Richard Harding Davis died #OTD in 1916.
In addition to his work as a journalist, Davis was also a prolific author of fiction. He wrote numerous novels and short stories, many of which drew on his experiences as a war correspondent and adventurer. Some of his best-known works include "Soldiers of Fortune" (1897), "The Bar Sinister" (1903), and "The Lost Road" (1913).
Books by Richard Harding Davis at PG
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