Benson j lossing biography death

Autodidact journalist, Lossing was born to a poor family, orphaned and apprentice watchmaker at 11, part owner of the Poughkeepsie Telegraph at age 22, at which point he started reading to make up for his lack of education. A prolific writer and sketch artist, he travelled extensively collecting reminiscences of historical events — often from relatives and descendants far removed from the actual events.

His style was easy to read, popular, even tabloid, rather than academic, and he died very embittered that academic institutions refused to accord him the honours that he felt were his due. His sketches, however, may be considered a valid legacy. Please see our complete catalogue holdings. Mason Brothers, New York: First edition. New Edition, Revised, with Additions.

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About us Books for sale Membership Donate. Contact us Where we are News and events General policy. Lossing, Benson John - born 12 February , Dutchess County, NY - died 3 June , Dover Plains, NY Autodidact journalist, Lossing was born to a poor family, orphaned and apprentice watchmaker at 11, part owner of the Poughkeepsie Telegraph at age 22, at which point he started reading to make up for his lack of education.

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