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Richard King

1879–1947

Best known for quiet, reflective books such as With Silent Friends and Some Confessions of an Average Man, this early 20th-century writer left behind thoughtful, personal work with a gently philosophical tone.

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About the author

Richard King Huskinson was an English author born in 1879 and died in 1947. Library and archive records link him to books including With Silent Friends, Some Confessions of an Average Man, At the Close of Day, Folded Hands, and One Quiet Evening.

The titles associated with his work suggest a writer drawn to inward-looking, meditative subjects rather than fast-moving plot. Even from the limited surviving public information, his books give the impression of a calm, reflective voice interested in everyday life, memory, and the spiritual side of ordinary experience.

Little biographical detail appears to be widely documented online, so much of his life remains obscure. What can be confirmed is that his work has been preserved in library catalogs and digital archives, which has helped keep this lesser-known author discoverable for modern readers.