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Harrison Rhodes
1871–1929
A well-traveled American man of letters, he moved easily between novels, plays, essays, and books about places and people. His work captures the social world of the early 20th century with a sharp eye and an easy, conversational touch.
1 Audiobook
A Gentleman from Mississippi
by Thomas A. (Thomas Alfred) Wise, Harrison Rhodes, Frederick R. Toombs
About the author
Born in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1871, Harrison Garfield Rhodes was an American author and playwright who built a varied literary career on both sides of the Atlantic. He studied at Harvard and went on to work in publishing before establishing himself as a writer of fiction, travel writing, and commentary on American life.
Rhodes published books including In Vacation America, American Towns and People, and A Gift Book for My Mother, and he also wrote for the stage. His career shows a wide curiosity about society, manners, and the character of places, which gave his writing a lively, observant quality.
He died in 1929 in Hereford, England. Although he is not widely remembered today, his books still offer a window into the tastes, habits, and culture of his era, especially for readers who enjoy literary snapshots of early modern America.