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In Richard Harding Davis' novel 'The Man Who Could Not Lose', the reader is immersed in a thrilling tale of high-stakes gambling, love, and deception. The book is characterized by its fast-paced narrative and vivid descriptions of the characters' emotions and conflicts. Set in the bustling city of New York in the early 20th century, the novel captures the glamour and danger of the era's high society. Davis' writing style is elegant and engaging, keeping readers on the edge of their seats with unexpected twists and turns. Richard Harding Davis, a prolific American author and journalist, drew…mehr

Produktbeschreibung
In Richard Harding Davis' novel 'The Man Who Could Not Lose', the reader is immersed in a thrilling tale of high-stakes gambling, love, and deception. The book is characterized by its fast-paced narrative and vivid descriptions of the characters' emotions and conflicts. Set in the bustling city of New York in the early 20th century, the novel captures the glamour and danger of the era's high society. Davis' writing style is elegant and engaging, keeping readers on the edge of their seats with unexpected twists and turns. Richard Harding Davis, a prolific American author and journalist, drew inspiration from his own experiences in high society and his observations of human nature. His background in journalism lends credibility to the vivid depictions of New York's elite and the underworld of gambling. I highly recommend 'The Man Who Could Not Lose' to readers who enjoy gripping stories of suspense and intrigue. Davis' masterful storytelling and insightful commentary on society make this novel a must-read for fans of classic American literature.
Autorenporträt
Richard Harding Davis was an American journalist, fiction and drama writer who is best remembered for becoming the first American war correspondent to cover the Spanish-American War, the Second Boer War, and WWI. His writing considerably helped Theodore Roosevelt's political career. He also played a significant effect in the evolution of American magazines. His impact extended to the world of fashion, and he is credited with popularizing the clean-shaven style among males at the start of the twentieth century. Davis was born April 18, 1864, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His mother, Rebecca Harding Davis, was a well-known writer in her day. His father, Lemuel Clarke Davis, was a journalist who edited the Philadelphia Public Ledger. Davis attended Episcopal Academy when he was a young man. After an unsatisfactory year at Swarthmore College, Davis relocated to Lehigh University, where his uncle, H. Wilson Harding, was a professor. Davis' first book, a collection of short stories titled The Adventures of My Freshman (1884), was published while he was at Lehigh. Many of the tales had previously appeared in the student magazine, the Lehigh Burr. Davis attended Johns Hopkins University after transferring in 1885.