Bernard DeVoto
American historian and author of 'Across the Wide Missouri'
Born
January 11th, 1897
128 years ago
Died
November 13th, 1955
69 years ago — 58 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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A prominent American historian and author with a focus on the American West. Published several influential works, emphasizing the significance of westward expansion and the natural environment. Served as an editor for Harper's Magazine, contributing to discussions on American culture and history. Won the Pulitzer Prize for History in 1944 for the work 'Across the Wide Missouri', which examined the fur trade and its impact on the American landscape and society.
Won the Pulitzer Prize for History in 1944
Published 'Across the Wide Missouri'
Served as an editor for Harper's Magazine
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