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Charles Boardman Hawes
Charles Boardman Hawes (1889-1923) was an American writer of fiction and nonfiction sea stories, best known for three historical novels. He died suddenly at age 34, after only two ...view moreCharles Boardman Hawes (1889-1923) was an American writer of fiction and nonfiction sea stories, best known for three historical novels. He died suddenly at age 34, after only two of his five books had been published. He was the first U.S.-born winner of the annual Newbery Medal, recognizing his third novel The Dark Frigate (1923) as the year’s best American children’s book.
Reviewing the Hawes Memorial Prize Contest in 1925, The New York Times observed that “his adventure stories of the sea caused him to be compared with Stevenson, Dana and Melville”.view less
Books by Charles Boardman Hawes
The Dark Frigate The Dark Frigate Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5The Dark Frigate Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5The Great Quest Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5The Mutineers Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Great Quest Rating: 1 out of 5 stars1/5The Mutineers A Tale of Old Days at Sea and of Adventures in the Far East as Benjamin Lathrop Set It Down Some Sixty Years Ago Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Great Quest Rating: 1 out of 5 stars1/5The Mutineers Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Mutineers Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings