Charles Carleton Coffin: War Correspondent, Traveller, Author, and Statesman

Name: Charles Carleton Coffin: War Correspondent, Traveller, Author, and Statesman
Author: William Elliot Griffis

By William Elliot Griffis

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The biography traces the subject's New Hampshire roots and family heritage, his development as a newspaper editor and respected war correspondent who reported on major Civil War battles and naval engagements, and his global travels and writings. It also describes his musical and poetic interests, church and civic activities, methods of news-gathering, domestic life and friendships, and final years, portraying a devout, genial figure whose journalism, books, and public service influenced readers and educated youth.

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William Elliot Griffis

William Elliot Griffis was an American author and educator known for his contributions to children's literature and cultural studies. He wrote extensively on various topics, including fairy tales from different cultures, as seen in his notable works such as "Japanese Fairy World" and "Korean Fairy Tales." Griffis also explored historical themes in his writings, exemplified by books like "Corea: The Hermit Nation" and "Matthew Calbraith Perry: A Typical American Naval Officer." His diverse body of work reflects a deep interest in both folklore and the historical narratives of nations, making him a significant figure in the literary heritage of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.