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Paul Leland Haworth

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

Education/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. [citation needed]

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) [1]
  • 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)