Morris, Charles, 1833-1922

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"...in his youth Mr. Morris was a teacher in the public schools of Philadelphia. Later he branched into literary pursuits, and covered a wide range of subjects, identified with historic and literary matters..."

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"Charles Morris (October 1, 1833 – September 7, 1922) was an American journalist, novelist and author of popular historical textbooks.

He was born in Chester, Pennsylvania, the son of Samuel Pearson Morris and Margaret Burns. After studying locally he worked as a teacher in Chester, but in 1856 moved to Philadelphia where he became professor of languages at the Academy of Ancient and Modern Languages.[1]

He abandoned his academic career in 1860, working in business up to 1878, while developing his reputation as a professional creative writer and journalist..."

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Name Entry: Morris, Charles, 1833-1922

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Name Entry: Morris, Charles Smith 1833-1922

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Place: United States

Found Data: United States
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