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Courtney Ryley Cooper (October 31, 1886 – September 29, 1940) was an American circus performer, publicist and writer. During his career he published over 30 books, many focusing on crime; J. Edgar Hoover considered him at one time "the best informed man on crime in the U. S."
Jan 14, 2019 · "A journalist, an actor, a clown, a crime expert, and an elephant tamer" may sound like the beginning of a bad joke, but this is actually the resume of one notable person: Courtney Ryley Cooper. Cooper was born in 1886 and came to be known as 'the man of a thousand experiences."
Aug 21, 2013 · Courtney Ryley Cooper (1886-1940) was a true American original. The author of over two dozen books, a publicist of great renown, and a circus performer (he was chief publicist for the Ringling Bros. / Barnum & Bailey Circus), he was also a dedicated fly angler and a great friend of Dave Cook, proprietor of the Denver discount tackle house that ...
Courtney Ryley Cooper was a journalist and writer known for his books (fiction and nonfiction), short stories, magazine articles, and screenplays on crime, the circus, Buffalo Bill, wild animals, and the Rocky Mountains.
Courtney Ryley Cooper was born on 31 October 1886 in Kansas City, Missouri, USA. Courtney Ryley was a writer, known for Weary River (1929), The Fast Express (1924) and The Trail of the Tiger (1927). Courtney Ryley was married to Genevieve R. Furey.
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- October 31, 1886
- Courtney Ryley Cooper
- September 29, 1940
Sep 10, 2010 · Annie Oakley, Woman at Arms: A Biography is a compelling and comprehensive account of the life of one of America's most legendary female figures. Written by Courtney Ryley Cooper, a prolific author and journalist of the early 20th century, this biography tells the story of Annie Oakley's remarkable rise to fame as a sharpshooter and performer ...
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Nov 29, 1996 · Courtney Ryley Cooper. 3.64. 80 ratings15 reviews. Courtney Ryley Cooper's classic 1927 biography of Annie Oakley traces Oakley's extraordinary journey from her obscure, impoverished beginnings to her becoming one of the best known women of her time.
