James Salter

American novelist and short-story writer (1925–2015).

Born June 10th, 1925 in Preston, New York City.

Died June 19th, 2015 at 90 years old in Sag Harbor. [ref]

Occupations
aircraft pilot, airman, film director, novelist, screenwriter, writer
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