Real Soldiers of Fortune
Mar 2019 · Otbebookpublishing
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(Excerpt): "MacIver was born on Christmas Day, 1841, at sea, a league off the shore of Virginia. His mother was Miss Anna Douglas of that State; Ronald MacIver, his father, was a Scot, a Rossshire gentleman, a younger son of the chief of the Clan MacIver. Until he was ten years old young MacIver played in Virginia at the home of his father. Then, in order that he might be educated, he was shipped to Edinburgh to an uncle, General Donald Graham. After five years his uncle obtained for him a commission as ensign in the Honorable East India Company, and at sixteen, when other boys are preparing for college, MacIver was in the Indian Mutiny, fighting, not for a flag, nor a country, but as one fights a wild animal, for his life. He was wounded in the arm, and, with a sword, cut over the head. As a safeguard against the sun the boy had placed inside his helmet a wet towel. This saved him to fight another day, but even with that protection the sword sank through the helmet, the towel, and into the skull. To-day you can see the scar. He was left in the road for dead, and even after his wounds had healed, was six weeks in the hospital."
About the author
Richard Harding Davis (1864-1916) was a pioneering American journalist, playwright, and author whose adventurous spirit and vivid storytelling captivated readers at the turn of the 20th century. Born into a literary family in Philadelphia, Davis quickly made a name for himself as a daring war correspondent, covering conflicts from the Greco-Turkish War to the Spanish-American War and World War I. His dispatches, characterized by their gripping detail and human interest, brought the realities of war to the American public in an unprecedented way.Davis's influence extended beyond journalism; he was a key figure in the development of American fiction and drama. His works often explored themes of heroism, adventure, and the complexities of modern life, resonating with a generation eager for tales of bravery and exploration. Notably, his charismatic persona and dashing good looks made him a celebrity in his own right, often blurring the lines between his life and his art.Controversially, Davis was known for his imperialist views, which were reflected in his enthusiastic support for American expansionism. This stance, while popular at the time, has since been scrutinized and debated by historians. Despite this, his legacy as a trailblazer in journalism and literature remains intact.Davis's influence on contemporary writers was profound; his dynamic prose and commitment to immersive storytelling inspired a new wave of journalists and authors. His revolutionary approach to war reporting, emphasizing the human element amidst the chaos, set a standard that continues to shape the field today.
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