What's-His-Name

by George Barr McCutcheon

Overview

Reproduction of the original: What's-His-Name by George Barr McCutcheon

Product Details

BN ID:	2940000879238
Publisher:	B&R Samizdat Express
Publication date:	03/01/2010
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	104 KB

About the Author

George Barr McCutcheon (July 26, 1866 - October 23, 1928) was an American popular novelist and playwright. His best known works include the series of novels set in Graustark, a fictional East European country, and the novel Brewster's Millions, which was adapted into a play and several films.McCutcheon was born in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. His father, despite his own lack of formal education, stressed the value of literature and encouraged his sons to write. During McCutcheon's childhood, his father had a number of jobs that required travel around the county. McCutcheon studied at Purdue University and was a roommate of future humorist George Ade. During his college years, he was editor of the Lafayette Daily Courier and wrote a serial novel of satire about Wabash River life.