Raymond S. (Raymond Smiley) Spears
Raymond Smiley Spears (1876–1950) was an author of western and adventure stories. He was born in Belleview, Ohio in 1876. The son of John Randolph Spears (1850–1936), a naval historian and Celestia Colette Smiley Spears, a teacher. Raymond was educated in Philadelphia, NY. A move to the Adirondack Mountains to recuperate from a throat ailment lead to a great love of the outdoors.
When everybody knew
"When Everybody Knew" by Raymond S. Spears is a short story published in Adventure magazine during the late 1920s. This piece is a work of fiction tha...
By Raymond S. (Raymond Smiley) Spears
The River Prophet
"The River Prophet" by Raymond S. Spears is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces Elijah Rasba, a disillusioned preacher liv...
By Raymond S. (Raymond Smiley) Spears
Empty bottles
"Empty Bottles" by Raymond S. Spears is a short story published in the late 1920s, likely as part of a pulp magazine. This narrative centers on the hu...
By Raymond S. (Raymond Smiley) Spears