Mathew Brady, historian with a camera

by James D. Horan

This could be the most complete story of Brady's life and work. Biography and many published photographs.

Genres: Civil War, History, Photography, Biography, Nonfiction, Biography Memoir

244 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1955

About the author

James David Horan was an American newspaper editor, author and novelist. Born in New York City, he studied at Drake College in Jersey City and at the New York University Writing Center. He wrote more then 40 books, primarily history or historical fiction, and was employed as Special Events Editor for the New York Journal American for many years. He was the recipient of numerous awards for his books, and a member of many organizations of writers and historians.

He and his wife, Gertrude Dorrity, had four children.