Richard Halliburton

1900–1939 (age 39)

Adventurer/Writer

Biography

Born in Memphis, Richard Halliburton became a figure of daring curiosity whose life was defined by the pursuit of adventure and the telling of its stories. He embraced the world beyond familiar shores and gave readers a glimpse of distant places through insightful journal entries and memoirs.

His courage and devotion to honest storytelling left an enduring legacy, reminding those who read him of the value of seeking new horizons while honoring the ties of home.