author

David Masters

1883–1965

Best known by the pen name David Masters, this English journalist and author wrote lively, accessible books that turned history and archaeology into real adventure. His work often explored naval history, biography, and great discoveries from the ancient world.

1 Audiobook

The romance of excavation : A record of the amazing discoveries in Egypt, Assyria, Troy, Crete, etc.

The romance of excavation : A record of the amazing discoveries in Egypt, Assyria, Troy, Crete, etc.

by David Masters

About the author

Born Charles Edwin Brand on January 20, 1883, he wrote under the name David Masters and became known as an English journalist and author. Available library and catalog sources identify him as a writer whose work ranged across history, naval history, and biography.

One of his best-known books is The Romance of Excavation (1923), a popular history of archaeological discovery that brings together Egypt, Assyria, Troy, Crete, and other famous sites. The book reflects his gift for presenting serious historical material in a clear, energetic style for general readers.

Brand died on May 24, 1965. Although detailed biographical information is limited in the sources readily available online, his books remain of interest to readers who enjoy early 20th-century nonfiction that makes exploration, excavation, and the past feel immediate and dramatic.