Publisher's Synopsis
Van Bibber and Others is a collection of short stories written by American author Richard Harding Davis. The book features the titular character, Van Bibber, as well as other characters who are all members of New York's high society. The stories are set in the late 19th century and offer a glimpse into the lives of the wealthy and privileged. Van Bibber is a charming and witty young man who navigates the social scene with ease, often finding himself in amusing and sometimes dangerous situations. In one story, Van Bibber attends a dinner party where he becomes embroiled in a love triangle between two women. In another, he is forced to confront a group of robbers who have taken over a train he is traveling on. The other stories in the collection feature a variety of characters, including a young woman who falls in love with a man from a lower social class, a wealthy businessman who is blackmailed by his former mistress, and a group of friends who embark on a hunting trip in the Adirondack Mountains. Overall, Van Bibber and Others is a witty and entertaining collection of stories that offer a fascinating glimpse into the world of New York's elite at the turn of the century.1897. American journalist and novelist who covered wars all over the world. His vivid accounts made him one of the leading reporters of his day. Contents: Her First Appearance; Van Bibber's Manservant; The Hungry Man was Fed; Van Bibber at the Races; An Experiment in Economy; Mr. Travers's First Hunt; Love Me, Love My Dog; Eleanore Cuyler; A Recruit at Christmas; A Patron of Art; Andy M'Gee's Chorus Girl; A Leander of the East River; How Hefty Burke Got Even; Outside the Prison; An Unfinished Story. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
