Frank Cowan (1844 - 1905)

Frank Cowan (December 11, 1844 – February 12, 1905) was an American lawyer, doctor, writer, and former secretary to U.S. President Andrew Johnson. In 1873 his wife died after child birth, as would the infant son Jack. Cowan then became ill himself, and after a time sought relief by sailing around the world in 1880-81, and again in 1884-85, writing about Australia, Brazil, Hawaii, India, Korea, and New Zealand.