Hutchins Hapgood (1869-1944) was a prominent American journalist, literary critic, and author whose works encapsulated the vibrant and tumultuous socio-political milieu of his time. Born to a wealthy family and educated at Harvard University, he defied the gilded comforts of his upbringing and delved into the gritty realities of turn-of-the-century America. His penchant for social exploration led ...