Word: balisand
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: during 1950-1959
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
Died. Joseph Hergesheimer. 74, prolific bestselling historical novelist from 1914 through the early '30s (Java Head, Balisand, The Three Black Pennys); in Sea Isle City, N.J. A slow but diligent craftsman, he wrote for 14 years before he published his first novel, The Lay Anthony, and in his prime turned out a book a year, plus scores of popular short stories for the Satevepost. No favorite of highbrows, he won a wide popular following and critical respect with his detailed historical backgrounds (e.g., the Clipper Ship era, the Civil War) and nostalgic, unpretentious style...