Douglass Sherley
George Douglass Sherley was an author, journalist, and poet. Sherley was born and lived in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. He was born into a wealthy family with interests in railroad companies and inherited the family's estate. He graduated from Centre College and then studied law at the University of Virginia. He worked as a journalist for the Louisville Courier-Journal beginning in the 1870s despite his millionaire status. He wrote poetry and short stories which he published using his own wealth during the 1880s.
The Inner Sisterhood A Social Study in High Colors
"The Inner Sisterhood" by Douglass Sherley is a social study written in the late 19th century. This work explores the dynamics of femininity and socia...
By Douglass Sherley
A Spray of Kentucky Pine Placed at the Feet of the Dead Poet James Whitcomb Riley
"A Spray of Kentucky Pine" by Douglass Sherley is a poetic tribute written in the early 20th century (around the 1910s). This work serves as both a ce...
By Douglass Sherley
The Story of a Picture
"The Story of a Picture" by Douglass Sherley is a poetic narrative written in the late 19th century. This book can be classified as a short story or a...
By Douglass Sherley
A Few Short Sketches
"A Few Short Sketches" by Douglass Sherley is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book explores themes of love, loss, ...
By Douglass Sherley
Love Instigated: The Story of a Carved Ivory Umbrella Handle
"Love Instigated: The Story of a Carved Ivory Umbrella Handle" by Douglass Sherley is a peculiar narrative that blends elements of fictional storytell...
By Douglass Sherley