&quot;David Harum: A Story of American Life&quot; is an American classic written in 1889 by Edward Noyes Westcott.<br />It was a best selling book in it&#39;s day, despite being rejected by the first 6 publishers Westcott sent it to.<br />It tells the story of Harum, a small town banker and horse trader. As a retired banker, the author reflected autobiographical facts in this essential novel.