Richard Harding Davis

Richard Harding Davis, a renowned American journalist, novelist, and playwright, came into the world in the year 1864, specifically within the city limits of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The literary heritage of his family was undeniable, with his father proudly serving as a newspaper editor and his mother making a name for herself as a writer. Davis's academic pursuits took him to Lehigh University in Pennsylvania, where he further refined his intellectual abilities, followed by a stint at Johns Hopkins University in Maryland. Prior to embarking on his illustrious literary career, Davis gained valuable experience as a journalist on the esteemed "Philadelphia Record" newspaper in the year 1886.