The Real David Harum: The Wise Ways And Droll Sayings Of One Dave Hannum

By Arthur T. Vance and Arthur Turner Vance

Book Overview

""The Real David Harum: The Wise Ways And Droll Sayings Of One Dave Hannum"" is a book written by Arthur T. Vance. It tells the story of a man named Dave Hannum, who was the inspiration for the character of David Harum in the novel of the same name by Edward Noyes Westcott. The book is a collection of anecdotes, stories, and sayings attributed to Hannum, who was a successful businessman and horse trader in upstate New York in the late 19th century. Hannum was known for his shrewd business sense, his wit, and his colorful personality. The book provides a glimpse into the life and times of a unique and fascinating character, and offers insights into the values and attitudes of rural America in the late 1800s. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, business, or folklore.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163228540
• ISBN13: 9781163228548
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 124 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"