Albert W. (Albert Wadsworth) Harris

Albert Wadsworth Harris was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on November 4, 1867, and later became a prominent Chicago businessman as well as an author. Available historical sources describe him as the eldest son of banker Norman Wait Harris, and they also show that he lived a long life, dying in 1958.

As a writer, he is best remembered for The Cruise of a Schooner, a travel narrative, and The Blood of the Arab: The World's Greatest War Horse, a book reflecting his serious interest in Arabian horses. Those titles suggest the range of his interests: part outdoorsman and traveler, part horseman and enthusiast, with a practical eye for detail.

Accounts of his life also connect him with philanthropy and a lasting love of animals. While not as widely known today as some travel writers of his era, his books still offer readers a window into early-20th-century travel and equestrian culture.