Landon Knight

Landon Knight, also known as Charles Landon Knight, was an American journalist, editor, and author born in 1867 and died in 1933. He is associated with The Real Jefferson Davis, a historical biography that has remained available through public-domain collections.

His background in newspapers shaped the way he wrote: direct, readable, and focused on public figures and events. That blend of reporting and biography helped make his work appealing to readers who wanted history told in a clear, narrative style.

Although he is not widely known today, Knight’s work still surfaces in library and archive catalogs, which suggests a lasting niche among readers interested in American history, political lives, and early twentieth-century nonfiction.