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Van Bibber and Others: Classic Tales in Rhyme
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Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jan 5 2026
Pages: 92
Weight: 0.52
Height: 0.19 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
VAN BIBBER AND OTHERS is a sparkling, fast-paced collection of classic short fiction-full of wit, charm, and sharp social observation-based on the celebrated stories by Richard Harding Davis, now presented in a fresh edition by David Berkey.
Meet Cortlandt Van Bibber: polished, amusing, and always one step away from trouble-or triumph. In these tales, high society manners collide with unexpected twists, revealing how quickly fortune, reputation, and romance can change when pride gets poked and plans go sideways.
These stories are ideal for readers who love turn-of-the-century sophistication, clever dialogue, and characters who feel both timeless and surprisingly modern.
Inside this collection, you'll enjoy:Smart, entertaining storytelling with a classic literary voice
Social satire and humor that gently skewers status, vanity, and ambition
Sharp character portraits-from the polished to the pretentious
Twists of romance, pride, and consequence in beautifully paced short fiction
A vintage New York atmosphere where appearances are everything-and never quite what they seem
If you enjoy short stories with style, wit, and a touch of old-world glamour, Van Bibber and Others belongs in your library.
Buy now and step into a world where charm is currency, conversation is sport, and one perfectly timed remark can change everything.
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