With the French in France and Salonika

As an influential journalist and writer, Richard Harding Davis made significant contributions to war reporting during pivotal conflicts, including the Spanish-American War and the First World War. His work not only shaped public perception but also bolstered Theodore Roosevelt's political career. Beyond journalism, he impacted American magazine culture and popularized the clean-shaven look for men in the early 20th century. His debut book, a collection of short stories titled The Adventures of My Freshman, showcases his early literary talent, with many stories originally published in a student magazine.