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Edgar Watson HoweAmerican writer, journalist and editor
Date of Birth: 03.05.1853
Country:  USA |
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Biography of Edgar Watson Howe
Edgar Watson Howe was an American writer, journalist, and editor of the late 19th and early 20th century. He was best known for his work in the magazine 'E.W. Howe's Monthly'.
Early Life and Career
Howe was born in Wabash County, Indiana. He began his career in journalism in 1873 when he arrived in Golden, Colorado from Platte City, Nebraska. Along with William F. Dorsey, he started working at the newspaper 'Golden Eagle', which was later renamed 'Golden Globe'. By the end of the year, Howe was practically running the newspaper and quickly gained a reputation for his sharp and witty editorial comments.
Initially, he gained fame at the local level and eventually became known nationwide. After a few years, Edgar sold the 'Golden Globe' to his brother, A.J. Howe, and his partner William Grover Smith. In 1875, he moved to Falls City, Nebraska, where he founded a new newspaper known as the 'Little Globe'. In the same year, Howe merged his publication with the 'Nemaha Valley Journal', creating the 'Globe-Journal'.
Later Years and Literary Works
In 1877, Edgar launched another 'Globe' in Atchison, Kansas, where he worked for 25 years before retiring in 1911. Howe grew up in a Methodist environment and considered himself a Methodist, although his works occasionally hinted at his closer affiliation with cultural Christianity.
His most famous work is undoubtedly the novel 'Story of a Country Town', which portrays the often bleak and hopeless lives of the inhabitants of two small towns on the prairies. Unable to publish the book with existing publishers, Howe took advantage of his own printing press and was successful.
In 1919, he published another edition of his book 'Ventures in Common Sense', with a preface written by the renowned American writer Henry Louis Mencken.
Death
Edgar Watson Howe passed away on October 3, 1937, near Atchison at the age of 84.
