Alden, William Livingston

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William Livingston Alden

(9 October 1837 − 31 October 1908)

American author and journalist. Leader-writer for New York newspapers (World, Times, Graphic) until 1885, U.S. Consul-General at Rome (1885–89), and later leader-writer for the Paris Herald. He was present at the founding meetings of the Theosophical Society in September–October 1875, but did not remain a member and in 1881 ridiculed the Society in the press. Author of several books of travel writing and humor, including Domestic Explosives and The Moral Pirates. (BCW 1:446).

Some links:

• Quotes: Boris de Zirkoff
• CTD article in Russian: Олден, Уильям Ливингстон

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To show: William Livingston Alden; sortable: Alden, William Livingston
Person's short name: W. L. Alden; sortable: Alden, W. L.; for categories: Alden W.L.
Lifetime: 1837-1908
Shortly: American author and journalist. Leader-writer for New York newspapers (World, Times, Graph...