Charles Nordhoff (1830–1901)

German-born American journalist and author. Joined the US navy and travelled around the world, 1844–7. Merchant seaman, 1847–53. Became a journalist and wrote several books based on his experiences at sea. Editor, Harper & Brothers, 1857; managing editor, New York Evening Post, 1861–71. Travelled in California and Hawaii, 1871–4. Washington correspondent, New York Herald, 1874–90.