David Lavender
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David Lavender was a historian from the United States, best known for Westward vision.
Quick Facts About David Lavender
- Born
- February 4, 1910
- Died
- April 26, 2003
- Nationality
- United States
- Profession
- Historian
- Notable works
- Westward vision
About David Lavender
David Sievert Lavender was an American historian and writer who was one of the most prolific chroniclers of the American West. He published more than 40 books, including two novels, several children's books, and a memoir. Unlike his two prominent contemporaries, Bernard DeVoto and Wallace Stegner, Lavender was not an academic. Much of his writing was influenced by his first-hand practical knowledge of the American West and the historical realities and locations depicted in his books—in the mines, on the trails, in the mountains, and on the rivers. Lavender was a two-time nominee for the Pulitzer Prize, and was widely admired by scholars for his accuracy and objectivity.
Biography source: Wikipedia
