Idwal Jones (novelist)
Idwal Jones | |
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| Born | December 8, 1887 Ffestiniog, Wales |
| Died | November 14, 1964 (aged 73) Laguna Beach, California |
| Occupation | Writer (novelist) |
| Nationality | American |
| Period | 20th century |
| Genre | History, fiction |
| Spouse |
Olive Vere Wolf (m. 1923) |
Idwal Jones (/ˈiːdwəl/ EED-wəl; December 8, 1887 – November 14, 1964) was a Welsh-American novelist and non-fiction writer. Jones focused a lot of his writing on the beauty and population boom in California and the west.[1]
Biography
Jones was born in
Some of his most famous works include: The Vineyard and Ark of Empire: San Francisco's Montgomery Block.
The Vineyard tells the story of
Ark of Empire: San Francisco's Montgomery Block, subtitled "San Francisco's Unique Bohemia 1853–1953" in one edition, is a history of the old heart of San Francisco.
His first novel, The Splendid Shilling, came out in 1926, with a storyline that mirrored his own, shifting from Wales to California during the Gold Rush. He married Olive Vere Wolf in 1923, and they traveled the world together. Jones died at his home in Laguna Beach, California.[1]
References
- ^ a b c "Idwal Jones, 74, Novelist, Is Dead". The New York Times. November 17, 1964. Retrieved July 4, 2017.
- ^ Tambo, David C.; Fields, Edward C. (2000). "Guide to the Idwal Jones Collection, 1920-1964". Santa Barbara, CA: Archive of California, University of California.
- ^ California, Biographical Index Cards, 1781-1990. California State Library; Sacramento, California; Biographical Files
External links
- Works by Idwal Jones at Faded Page (Canada)
- Two short radio readings: "Dad Dunnaway" from the Idwal Jones article "Farm, Rock, and Vine Folk" and "True Wine Grapes," from Jones' book Vines in the Sun from California Legacy Project.
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