Walter D. Edmonds

Walter Dumaux Edmonds, a renowned American novelist, pursued an illustrious academic path, ultimately graduating from Harvard University in 1926. During his tenure at the prestigious institution, he held the esteemed position of president of the Harvard Advocate magazine, a renowned publication that has served as a launching pad for numerous notable writers. It was during this period that he discovered his passion for writing, courtesy of a course in English that ignited his creative spark. This newfound interest in writing led him to submit a story to the esteemed "Scribner's" magazine, which subsequently published his work. This early success laid the groundwork for his debut novel, "Rome Haul", which proved to be a commercial success and went on to be adapted into a Broadway play, titled "The Farmer Takes a Wife", by the acclaimed playwright Marc Connelly. The play's success was, however, short-lived, as it was soon sold to Hollywood, where it was reimagined as John Ford's iconic film "Drums Along the Mohawk" in 1939. Notably, Edmonds played a pivotal role in the film's production, serving as a technical advisor to ensure the accuracy and authenticity of the film's depiction of the Erie Canal.