Publisher's Synopsis
Episodes In Van Bibber's Life is a collection of short stories written by Richard Harding Davis. The book follows the adventures and misadventures of the titular character, Van Bibber, a young man living in New York City in the late 19th century. The stories are set in various locations, including New York City, Newport, and Europe, and explore themes such as love, money, and social status.In each story, Van Bibber finds himself in a different situation, from trying to impress a wealthy woman to dealing with a blackmailing servant. Along the way, he encounters a variety of characters, from socialites to criminals, and must navigate the complex social hierarchy of the time. Despite his privileged background, Van Bibber is often portrayed as a sympathetic character who is willing to help those in need.The writing style of Episodes In Van Bibber's Life is witty and engaging, with a focus on dialogue and character development. The stories are often humorous, but also touch on serious themes such as class conflict and the struggle for personal identity. Overall, the book offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of turn-of-the-century New York City and the lives of its inhabitants.It was, as Van Bibber knew, but three minutes to eight o'clock, and have the dog he must and would. The collie sprang first to one side and then to the other, and snarled and snapped; but Van Bibber was keen with the excitement of the chase, so he plunged forward recklessly and tackled the dog around the body, and they both rolled over and over together.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.