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Colonel Carter’s Christmas

Colonel Carter’s Christmas

Colonel Carter's Christmas

F. Hopkinson Smith / FHopkinson Smith

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Wildside Press
Año de edición:
2024
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ISBN:
9781434414205
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F. Hopkinson Smith (1838-1915) was an American author, artist, and engineer, known for his diverse talents across multiple fields. As a writer, he gained popularity for his charming, often sentimental novels and short stories, such as Colonel Carter of Cartersville and Caleb West: Master Diver. His works often reflected themes of Southern life and genteel society, infused with humor and warmth. Beyond literature, Smith was also a skilled engineer, contributing to significant projects like the foundation of the Statue of Liberty. Additionally, he was an accomplished painter and illustrator, further cementing his legacy as a multifaceted creative figure of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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