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The article presents information on the life and works of U.S. author Emerson Hough. With thirty four major works to his name, including children's books, novels, poems, plays, and nonfiction, Hough was on of early 20th century's most prolific writers. He was a hardworking journalist, novelist, historian and conservationist whose work not only helped define the Southwest's character and promote western American literature, but literally saved much of the natural landscape and resources. He counted conservationist and President Theodore Roosevelt among his friends and his writings persuaded Congress to pass an act protecting Yellowstone Park's buffalo. His novel, The Covered Wagon, explores similar themes as pioneers must not only face struggles against untamed nature and wild Indians, but internal enemies such as greed, egotism and malice. |
