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Charles Hitchcock Sherrill
1867–1936
A diplomat, athlete, and writer, he led a remarkably varied life that took him from Yale sprint titles to American posts abroad. His books reflect the curiosity of a man equally at home in politics, travel, sport, and public service.
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Stained Glass Tours in England
by Charles Hitchcock Sherrill
Stained Glass Tours in France
by Charles Hitchcock Sherrill
About the author
Born in Washington, D.C., in 1867, Charles Hitchcock Sherrill built an unusually wide-ranging career. He studied at Yale, where he became one of the leading sprinters of his day, then went on to practice law in New York and take part in public life.
Sherrill later served in major diplomatic roles, including as U.S. minister to Argentina and U.S. ambassador to Turkey. He was also active in athletics administration and is often remembered as a public figure whose interests stretched well beyond diplomacy.
As an author, he brought that same breadth of experience to his writing. His work was shaped by firsthand knowledge of travel, politics, and international affairs, which gives his books an informed, worldly perspective without losing a lively human touch.