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Between 1902 and 1942 wright wrote 19 books, several stage plays, and many magazine articles. It describes the most important events of the first thirty years of his life. In 1911, he published his most popular book, the winning of barbara worth, a historical novel set in the imperial valley of. Harold bell wright, may 4, 1872 may 24, 1944, was a bestselling american writer of fiction, essays, and nonfiction during the first half of the 20th century. Books by wright, harold bell sorted by popularity project gutenberg. He leaves his congreation behind to seek his god in the rural setting of the ozark mountains. Harold bell wrights most popular book is the shepherd of the hills. Harold bell wright, born in rome, new york, in 1872, did not lead a life of luxury. Storyteller to america gives us a good account of wright, his life, what he stood for, and his role in american popular culture.
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