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Hardy (ARTHUR SHERBURNE an American)

ARTHUR SHERBURNE, an American novelist; born in Andover, Mass., Aug. 13, 1847. He was graduated from the United States Military Academy and commanded a military post in the South for two years. His poetry consists mainly of lyrics and sonnets, while his novels are full of interest and charm. He was a skilled musician.

In 1897 he was appointed minister to Persia. "But Yet a Woman" and "The Wind of Destiny" and "Passe Rose" represent his earlier style. His later novels include: "His Daughter First" (1903); "Aurelie" (1912); "Diane and Her Friends" (1914); "No. 13 Rue du Bon Diable" (1917). His poems were published in numerous magazines, and some of his mathematical studies took shape in a volume on "Quaternions." "Songs of Two" appeared in 1900.

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