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Mary Johnston Mary Johnston (1870-1936), was the author of nearly two dozen novels, selling more than a million copies. She enjoyed a relatively quiet life in the turn of the 20th century South. Johnston received much of her inspiration and ideas from the books contained in a library her father had constructed at their home, which contained many historical works. Her father was a capable and influential man, being at various times Confederate major, lawyer, state legislator, and president of the Georgia Pacific Railroad. Her family was of strong Virginia stock, of English and Scotch-Irish background. Although Johnston was born into this stimulating and enriching environment, starting in childhood she began to suffer from poor health. However, being the eldest child, she had to nonetheless take charge, at age 20, of the household after her mother died. After her father's death, Johnston built a home called Three Hills, near Warm Springs, Virginia. Apart from trips to New York and Europe, Virginia is where she stayed throughout most of her life. 1492: Admiral of the Ocean-Sea More information on 1492: Admiral of the Ocean-Sea |
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