About Margaret Prescott Montague
Lived 1878 – 1955 (aged 76). Margaret Prescott Montague was an American novelist.
Margaret Prescott (or Preston) Montague (29 November 1878 – 26 September 1955) was an American short story writer, and novelist. Her middle name is sometimes attributed as Preston before changing to Prescott.
Her work appeared in Harper's among other places.
Her novels were adapted into the films Linda (1929), Calvert's Valley (1922), Uncle Sam of Freedom Ridge (1920) and Seeds of Vengeance (1920) from The Sowing of Alderson Cree.
Awards 1919 O. Henry Award
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Who was Margaret Prescott Montague?
American writer
When was Margaret Prescott Montague born?
Margaret Prescott Montague was born on 29 November 1878 in White Sulphur Springs.
When did Margaret Prescott Montague die?
Margaret Prescott Montague died on 26 September 1955 in Richmond.
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Margaret Prescott Montague was a novelist.
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Margaret Prescott Montague was American.
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