My Buried Treasure (eBook, PDF) - Harding Davis, Richard
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"This is a true story of a search for buried treasure. The only part that is not true is the name of the man with whom I searched for the treasure. Unless I keep his name out of it he will not let me write the story, and, as it was his expedition and as my share of the treasure is only what I can make by writing the story, I must write as he dictates. I think the story should be told, because our experience was unique, and might be of benefit to others. And, besides, I need the money." 
The narrator accompanies a former school associate, referred to as Edgar, on a treasure hunt... Upon…mehr

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"This is a true story of a search for buried treasure. The only part that is not true is the name of the man with whom I searched for the treasure. Unless I keep his name out of it he will not let me write the story, and, as it was his expedition and as my share of the treasure is only what I can make by writing the story, I must write as he dictates. I think the story should be told, because our experience was unique, and might be of benefit to others. And, besides, I need the money." 

The narrator accompanies a former school associate, referred to as Edgar, on a treasure hunt... Upon their return to civilisation, he is quite appalled at the outcome of this trip...
 
Autorenporträt
Richard Harding Davis (1864-1916) was a distinguished American journalist and writer, heralded for his vivid reporting and narrative style which captivated readers during the turn of the 20th century. Not only a witness to but also a vivid chronicler of his times, Davis's body of work spanned across journalism, short stories, plays, and novels. Highly acclaimed for his war correspondence, he covered conflicts such as the Spanish-American War, the Second Boer War, and World War I, which infused his reports with the immediacy and drama characteristic of his literary style (Petersen, 1991). His prowess as a storyteller is on full display in works such as 'My Buried Treasure' (1910), which showcases his flair for adventure and romance, wrapped in the treasure-hunting tropes of the era. His ability to intertwine his own travel experiences into his fictional narratives often lent an air of authenticity to his work, capturing the imaginations of his contemporaries. As a key figure at the crossroads of journalism and literature, Davis's contributions to American letters are significant, and his works continue to be of interest to scholars of the period for their historical and literary value (Lubow, 2009).