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Harvey Jerrold O'Higgins

Harvey Jerrold O'Higgins

Harvey Jerrold O'Higgins was a Canadian-born novelist and journalist active during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

Lived
1876–1929
Nationality
Canadian
Language
English

Harvey Jerrold O'Higgins (November 14, 1876 – February 28, 1929) was a Canadian-born novelist and journalist who contributed to the literary and media landscape of the early twentieth century. Born in Canada, he established a career that bridged the worlds of creative fiction and reportage, working diligently in both fields.

As a journalist, O'Higgins engaged with the pressing realities of his time, an experience that influenced his approach to writing novels. His dual career allowed him to observe and document contemporary society, translating these observations into his narrative works.

O'Higgins's life and career came to an end with his death on February 28, 1929. He remains recognized as a notable figure among Canadian-born writers of his generation, representing the intersection of journalism and early twentieth-century fiction.