Howard Haycraft (1905-1991) was an influential American writer, editor, and publisher known for his significant contributions to the fields of literature and reference works. He served as president of the H. W. Wilson Company and edited important texts on writers and detective fiction. His seminal book, 'Murder for Pleasure,' is recognized as the first comprehensive history of detective stories, tracing their origins and critical significance in literature. Haycraft's expertise in mysteries garnered him recognition in the literary community, highlighted by a special award from the American Library Association.
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Meaning of the name - Howard
brave guardian, watchful protector
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Place of Birth: Madelia
Place of Death: Hightstown
Educated At: University of Minnesota
Occupation: editor | writer
Employers: H. W. Wilson Company
Awards Received: Special citation at the centennial of the American Library Association in 1976
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on July 24, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for July 24, 2024 |
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| Sun | 1 Leo 8 | 2 Leo 19 | 27 Scorpio 46 |
| Moon | 3 Taurus 15 | 17 Pisces 15 | 6 Virgo 21 |
| Mercury | 26 Leo 48 | 29 Leo 4 | 18 Sagittarius 17 |
| Venus | 16 Gemini 27 | 16 Leo 4 | 7 Scorpio 16 |
| Mars | 16 Scorpio 26 | 2 Gemini 41 | 1 Aquarius 55 |
| Jupiter | 0 Gemini 23 | 13 Gemini 3 | 1 Gemini 34 |
| Saturn | 2 Pisces 5 | 18 Pisces 50 | 27 Aquarius 1 |
| Uranus | 1 Capricorn 2 | 26 Taurus 40 | 2 Capricorn 16 |
| Neptune | 8 Cancer 47 | 29 Pisces 47 | 10 Cancer 3 |
| Pluto | 22 Gemini 8 | 0 Aquarius 49 | 22 Gemini 10 |
| Rahu | 1 Virgo 37 | 9 Aries 58 | 25 Leo 19 |
| Ketu | 1 Pisces 37 | 9 Libra 58 | 25 Aquarius 19 |
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