Forester, C.S. (Cecil Scott), 1899-1966.

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C.S. Forester (1899-1966) was an author and historian best known for his tales of seafaring life. His most famous works are the 11-volume Horatio Hornblower series, set during the era of the Napoleonic Wars, and the novel The African Queen, adapted into a film by John Huston in 1951. Born in Cairo to British parents and educated in England, Forester settled in California at the end of World War II, where he lived until his death.

From the description of C.S. Forester papers, 1940-1964. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122569849

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From the description of Letters, 1937-1966. (Indiana University). WorldCat record id: 36569914

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From the description of The good shepherd [manuscript] : galley proof, 1955. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647833297

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C.S. Forester (1899-1966) was an author and historian best known for his tales of seafaring life. His most famous works are the 11-volume Horatio Hornblower series, set during the era of the Napoleonic Wars, and the novel The African Queen, adapted into a film by John Huston in 1951. Born in Cairo to British parents and educated in England, Forester settled in California at the end of World War II, where he lived until his death.

From the guide to the C.S. Forester papers, 1940-1964, (The Bancroft Library)

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Birth 1899-08-27

Death 1966-04-02

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