Notes of a War Correspondent
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ISBN10: 1162757809
ISBN13: 9781162757803
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 296
Weight: 0.88
Height: 0.62 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781162757803
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 296
Weight: 0.88
Height: 0.62 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Notes of a War Correspondent is a collection of essays and articles written by American journalist and author Richard Harding Davis during his time as a war correspondent. The book covers Davis's experiences reporting on conflicts in Cuba, South Africa, and Europe at the turn of the 20th century.The essays are written in Davis's signature style, which is characterized by vivid descriptions, fast-paced narratives, and a focus on the human stories behind the conflicts. Davis writes about his encounters with soldiers, civilians, and politicians, as well as his observations of the battlefields and the impact of war on the people and places affected by it.The book includes Davis's coverage of the Spanish-American War, the Boer War, and the Russo-Japanese War, as well as his reporting on the Boxer Rebellion in China and the Balkan Wars. Davis's insights and observations provide a unique perspective on these conflicts and the role of the media in reporting on them.Overall, Notes of a War Correspondent is a fascinating and insightful account of the experiences of a journalist on the front lines of some of the most significant conflicts of the early 20th century.1911. Illustrated. American journalist and novelist who covered wars all over the world. His vivid accounts made him one of the leading reporters of his day. Contents: The Cuban-Spanish War: The Death of Rodriguez; The Greek-Turkish War: The Battle of Velestinos; The Spanish-American War: The Rough Riders at Guasimas; The Battle of San Juan Hill; The Taking of Coamo; The Passing of San Juan Hill; The South African War: With Buller's Column; The Relief of Ladysmith; The Night Before Battle; The Japanese-Russian War: Battles I Did Not See; and A War Correspondent's Kit. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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