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Herbert D. (Herbert Dickinson) Ward
1861–1932
A prolific American writer and publicist, he published widely in newspapers and magazines and also wrote fiction, including books for younger readers. His life and work were closely tied to the literary world of late 19th- and early 20th-century New England.
2 Audiobooks
A Lost Hero
by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps, Herbert D. (Herbert Dickinson) Ward
A Republic Without a President, and Other Stories
by Herbert D. (Herbert Dickinson) Ward
About the author
Born in Waltham, Massachusetts, in 1861, Herbert Dickinson Ward was the son of William Hayes Ward. He studied at Phillips Academy, Andover, and graduated from Amherst College in 1884 before building a career as a writer for newspapers and periodicals.
Ward wrote extensively and is remembered as an American author and publicist. His books included fiction and juvenile writing, and his name often appears alongside the lively magazine culture of his era.
In 1888 he married the well-known writer Elizabeth Stuart Phelps, and the two also collaborated on work together. Ward died in 1932, leaving behind a body of writing that reflects the tastes and literary interests of his time.