Richard W BevisRichard Bevis was born in New York City and studied literature in California before teaching at the American University of Beirut and the University of British Columbia, where he retired as an Emeritus Professor of English. He has published several boks and articles on eighteenth-century English comedy, a bibliography of travel books on the Middle East by foreigners, and two books on his own travels. Besides writing, his interests include reading, music, flying, and kayaking. He lives in Vancouver, BC, and is working on a novel. He follows the news and developments in space travel with keen interest, but will not accept a ride with Elon Musk. Read More Read Less