Paul Leland Haworth

Paul Leland Haworth (1876–1936) was an American author, educator, explorer and politician, born at West Newton, Indiana.

Education and academic career

Haworth graduated from Indiana University in 1899. He was a member of the faculties of several schools and colleges, including Columbia and Bryn Mawr. From 1918–1919 he was acting professor of history at Indiana University.

Political office

Haworth was a member of the Indiana House of Representatives from 1920–1921.

Traveler

Haworth made exploratory trips to the Canadian Rockies and discovered new mountains and lakes in 1916 and 1919.

Author

Haworth was a noted author and wrote such works as:

  • The Hayes-Tilden Disputed Presidential Election of 1876 (1906)
  • The Path of Glory (1911)
  • America in Ferment (1915)
  • George Washington, Farmer (1915)
  • The United States in Our Own Times, 1865–1920 (revised, 1924)
  • Trail Makers in the Northwest (1921)


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