Eggleston, George Cary, 1839-1911

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Dates:
Birth 1839-11-26
Death 1911-04-14

Biographical notes:

American author and brother of Edward Eggleston.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : New York, to an unidentified man, 1873 June 27. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 589323809

George Cary Eggleston was born in Indiana, educated locally, and at age 16 began teaching school. He inherited property in Virginia, moved there, studied law, and served in the Confederate Army. After the Civil War, he moved to New York, was a reporter for the Brooklyn daily union, editor for Hearth and home, literary editor for the New York evening post, literary adviser to Harper's, and editorial writer for the New York world. He was the author of many novels and books for boys.

From the description of Three girls, between 1880 and 1911? (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 106483638

American author, editor, and lawyer.

From the description of Papers of George Cary Eggleston, 1874-1906. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 54077108

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  • Authors and publishers
  • Male authors, American

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  • Lexington (Va.) (as recorded)
  • Virginia (as recorded)
  • Vevay (Ind.) (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)

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