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A spark of wit, a voyage into a vivid America, and a voice as jaunty as a well-trung quip. Episodes In Van Bibber's Life invites casual readers and classic-literature collectors alike on a jaunt through late nineteenth century America. Richard Harding Davis's humorous short stories... Read Full Overview

It was at the end of the first act of the first night of "The Sultana," and every member of the Lester Comic Opera Company, from Lester himself down to the wardrobe woman's son, who would have had to work if his mother lost her place, was sick with anxiety.

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... Read Full Overview

"Episodes in Van Bibber's Life" from Richard Harding Davis. Journalist and writer of fiction and drama (1864-1916).

""Episodes In Van Bibber's Life"" is a collection of short stories by American author Richard Harding Davis, first published in 1899. The book follows the adventures of the titular character, Van Bibber, a young and wealthy socialite living in New York City at the turn of the... Read Full Overview

Delight in the charming and witty tales of "Episodes in Van Bibber's Life" by Richard Harding Davis. This collection of short stories offers a glimpse into a bygone era of American society, viewed through a humorous and satirical lens. Davis's keen observations and lighthearted... Read Full Overview