Auteur: Roger Pocock

Roger Pocock (1865-1941), a British-born adventurer and novelist, was a prolific writer whose storytelling was greatly influenced by his extensive travels and experiences. Pocock »s life reads like one of his novels, dotted with adventures that saw him joining the North-West Mounted Police in Canada, and serving with the British forces in the Boer War. His life of adventure informed his literary works, granting them a sense of authenticity that resonated with readers of his time. One of his notable works is « Curly: A Tale of the Arizona Desert » (1898), which presents an evocative depiction of the North American frontier, weaving a narrative that showcases his immersive descriptive abilities and keen eye for the complexities of frontier life. Unlike other authors of Western adventures, Roger Pocock »s firsthand experiences lent a particular verisimilitude to his books. His portrayal of harsh landscapes and the rugged individuals who inhabited them was not the product of a vivid imagination alone, but also of lived experience. Pocock »s literary style often involved a combination of high adventure, rich description, and an exploration of the human spirit. « Curly » is a reflection of his wider body of work that champions the exploration of untamed terrains, both external and internal, and the quintessential struggle between civilization and the wilderness.