Gertrude Atherton
Writing
- Born
- October 30, 1857 · San Francisco, California, USA
- Died
- June 14, 1948 (age 90)
From Wikipedia
Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton (October 30, 1857 – June 14, 1948) was a prominent and prolific American author. Many of her novels are set in her home state, California. Her best-seller Black Oxen (1923) was made into a silent movie of the same name. In addition to novels, she wrote short stories, essays, and articles for magazines and newspapers on such issues as feminism, politics, and war. She was strong-willed, independent-minded, and sometimes controversial.
Known for
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- 1933The Woman Accused Story
- 1927The Crystal Cup Novel
- 1927Perch of the Devil Novel
- 1923Black Oxen Novel
- 1921Don't Neglect Your Wife Story
- 1920Out of the Storm Novel
- 1919The Avalanche Novel
- 1918The Panther Woman Novel
- 1917Mrs. Balfame Novel