Herman Whitaker facts for kids
Herman Whitaker was a writer from California who was born in Huddersfield, England, on January 14, 1867. He passed away in New York City on January 20, 1919. He was known for his adventure stories and novels, many of which were set in different parts of the world.
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Who Was Herman Whitaker?
Herman Whitaker was an author who lived in the early 1900s. He wrote many books that explored different cultures and places. His stories often featured exciting adventures and interesting characters.
His Home in California
In 1902, Herman Whitaker and his family moved to the hills of Piedmont, California. They lived in a unique house they called "The Bug House." This house is now located on Blair Avenue.
Friends and Family Life
The Whitaker family became part of a special group of artists and writers. This group was sometimes called "Bohemian." It included famous authors like Jack London and George Sterling. They were all friends who shared ideas and supported each other's creative work.
Herman Whitaker had a daughter named Elsie Whitaker Martinez. She was often featured in photographs and paintings because of her artistic family connections. In October 1907, Elsie married a Mexican-American artist named Xavier Martínez. They stayed married until Xavier Martinez passed away in 1943.
His Books and Stories
Herman Whitaker wrote many books during his career. Some of his well-known novels include The Probationer (published in 1905) and The Settler (from 1906). He also wrote The Planter in 1909 and The Mystery of the Barranca in 1913.
One of his novels, Over the Border (published in 1916), was even turned into a movie! It became a western film called 3 Bad Men in 1926, directed by the famous John Ford. This shows how popular and exciting his stories were.
