Cable, George Washington, 1844-1925
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1844-10-12 - 1925-01-31
Biographical note
George Washington Cable (1844-1925) was na American novelist notable for the realism of his portrayals of Creole life in his native Lousiana. Contemporary and friend of Mark Twain.
Occupations
Places
- New Orleans (La.) (Place of Birth)
- Saint Petersburg (Fla.) (Place of Death)
- United States (Associated Country)
Languages Used
- English
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
George Washington Cable Letter to Mrs. Hillis, 1899 January 24
File — Box 1, Folder: 11
Scope and Contents
Cable wrote this letter to Hillis of Des Moines, Iowa acknowledging receipt of a magazine story and offers apologies for not having time to read and criticize it. "...I hope you will make allowance for a poor fellow who has a rabbit's race to run and only a small speed to run it with." He writes that he felt quite honored to be asked to review it for her.
Dates:1899 January 24
