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Harris Dickson

1868–1946

A Mississippi lawyer and judge who also became a prolific novelist, he wrote lively stories rooted in Southern settings and local history. His work ranged from fiction and humor to historical writing, giving readers a strong sense of place.

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The black wolf's breed : A story of France in the Old world and the New, happening in the reign of Louis XIV

The black wolf's breed : A story of France in the Old world and the New, happening in the reign of Louis XIV

by Harris Dickson

About the author

Born in Yazoo City, Mississippi, on July 21, 1868, Harris Dickson grew up in several Mississippi towns before studying law, including work at the University of Virginia's summer law class. He later built his career in Vicksburg, where he practiced law and served as a municipal judge while writing steadily on the side.

Dickson was a productive author of novels, short stories, and articles, with work appearing in popular magazines of his day. Sources describe him as especially connected to Southern life and Mississippi subjects, and records of his papers show how fully writing was woven into his public and professional life.

He died in Vicksburg on March 17, 1946. Today he is remembered as one of the Mississippi writers who bridged literature, local history, and civic life.