An Adventure with a Genius: Recollections of Joseph Pulitzer

"An Adventure with a Genius: Recollections of Joseph Pulitzer" by Alleyne Ireland is a memoir from the turn of the century that recounts Ireland's time as a companion-secretary to the famous Joseph Pulitzer, a blind newspaper publisher, as Ireland recounts the events that lead him to answering the advertisement. The story begins with Ireland's reflections before delving into the amusing interview, underlining how hard it was to live up to Pulitzer's high expectations, presenting the complicated dynamic between the two characters as they face hardships. The book seeks to provide a close look at Pulitzer's personality and intelligence, and the special bond that developed between them.