Davies, W. H.

W. H. Davies - The Autobiography of a Super-Tramp:

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ISBN 13:: 9781787373877
author:: Davies, W. H.
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Word to the Wise
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2017
Pages:: 120
Dimensions:: 22.9 x 15.2 x 0.6 centimetres (0
Genre:: Biography, Literary, ,
Condition:: New
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W. H. Davies' autobiography is a candid account of his unconventional life, marked by periods of hardship and struggle, as well as moments of triumph and discovery.

Born in 1871 in the Pillgwenlly district of Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales, Davies' early life was marked by difficulties, including a notorious incident involving a gang of schoolmates that left him with twelve strokes of the birch. However, it was his yearning to travel that ultimately defined him, as he crossed the Atlantic multiple times, working on cattle ships and experiencing the world in all its beauty and brutality.

Despite facing numerous challenges, including a devastating accident that left him with a prosthetic leg, Davies persevered, eventually finding success as a poet and receiving recognition from notable figures such as George Bernard Shaw and DH Lawrence. This autobiography offers a unique glimpse into the life of a true original, a man who defied convention and lived life on his own terms.

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