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.