A collection of letters and personal accounts from celebrated American journalist and writer Richard Harding Davis, this book offers a glimpse into the life of one of the most important chroniclers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. From his adventures as a war correspondent to his personal musings on love and life, Davis's writing is as engaging as it is insightful. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.