Charles Felton Pidgin, W. J. D. Leavitt

Gebundenes Buch

Cambyses Or The Pearl Of Persia

An Operatic Cantata In Four Parts For Solos, Chorus And Orchestra (1881)

Beschreibung

This book is a facsimile reprint and may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages.

Autor

Charles Felton Pidgin (1844-1923) was an American author, statistician, and inventor known for his contributions to literature and public administration. Born in Roxbury, Massachusetts, Pidgin pursued a diverse career, making significant impacts in both his professional and literary endeavors. Pidgin wrote a number of other novels, often focusing on historical themes or romantic and dramatic plots. Some of his notable works include: "Blennerhassett": A historical romance set around the life of Harman Blennerhassett, an associate of Aaron Burr. In addition to his statistical work, Pidgin was a prolific writer. He authored several novels, plays, and non-fiction works. His most famous novel, "Quincy Adams Sawyer and Mason's Corner Folks" (1900), was a bestseller and later adapted into a stage play and a silent film. The novel is celebrated for its depiction of small-town American life and its engaging storytelling. "The Climax": A play that was also well-received and adapted into a film. Charles Felton Pidgin's legacy is multifaceted. He is remembered as a skilled statistician who contributed to the development of labor statistics, an inventive mind who held multiple patents, and a talented author whose novels captured the essence of American life in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His works continue to be appreciated for their historical value and storytelling.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 132
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. Mai 2010
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 286mm x 221mm x 12mm
• Gewicht: 612g
• ISBN-13: 9781161771657
• ISBN-10: 1161771654
• Artikelnr.: 31174020