Gallegher, Van Bibber, and Other Stories

Set in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, this collection features Gallegher, a clever newspaper copyboy with a knack for solving crimes, alongside Courtlandt Van Bibber, a wealthy socialite navigating the absurdities of high society. The stories offer vivid portrayals of urban life and the antics of the affluent in New York and Newport. Acclaimed for their originality and striking characterizations, these tales reflect the era's social dynamics and provide a captivating glimpse into the lives of both the rich and the working class. Original illustrations from the first editions are included.