Edward Noyes Westcott

David Harum - A story of American life is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1899. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

David Harum - A story of American life is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1899. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

Reproduction of the original: David Harum by Edward Noyes Westcott

Reproduction of the original: David Harum by Edward Noyes Westcott

Edward Noyes Westcott (September 27, 1846 - March 31, 1898) was an American banker and writer. Westcott is best known for his book David Harum, a novel set in upstate New York. When he was afflicted with chronic tuberculosis in 1895, he was forced to take an extended leave from work, and during that period he wrote David Harum. The manuscript was rejected by several publishers before it came to Ripley Hitchcock at Appleton in December 1897. With Westcott's permission Ripley made a few minor changes to the book which subsequently became a bestseller

"David Harum", by Edward Noyes Westcott. Edward Noyes Westcott was american banker and writer (1846-1898).

David Harum: A story of American life is a novel that vividly portrays rural American life in central New York through the lens of a shrewd, horse-trading banker. The story follows a clever and humorous man known for his straightforward observations and philanthropic deeds, hidden beneath a gruff exterior. He decides to bring in a young assistant recommended by a friend to help with his bank, and the narrative explores their developing relationship as the assistant navigates his new responsibilities and the local community's customs. The protagonist's horse-trading serves as a metaphor for his pragmatic and sometimes morally flexible approach to business and life. Throughout, themes of character, morality, and human nature are woven into the depiction of small-town life and its economic and social dynamics. Love and lessons on human nature enrich the narrative, making it a celebrated example of American regional fiction, capturing the heart and humor of a bygone era with warmth and insight.