"Gallegher and Other Stories" by Richard Harding Davis is a compilation of narratives from the end of the 1800s, featuring a diverse cast of characters and centering on a resourceful office boy named Gallegher, who possesses an unusual talent for solving crimes. The stories explore themes of youthful exuberance, thrilling exploits, and insightful observations of city living. "Gallegher" introduces the titular character, a clever boy who works at a newspaper and provides funny and intelligent takes on crime. Gallegher's playful behavior and skill in gathering information about local criminals endear him to his coworkers. When a major murder occurs, Gallegher enthusiastically uses his natural understanding of criminal behavior to catch the killer, blending humor and suspense.
Gallegher and Other Stories
By Richard Harding Davis
In a world of crime and mystery, a youthful boy uses his cleverness to solve crimes, blending innocence with resourcefulness.
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About the AuthorRichard Harding Davis was an American journalist and writer of fiction and drama, known foremost as the first American war correspondent to cover the Spanish–American War, the Second Boer War, and World War I. His writing greatly assisted the political career of Theodore Roosevelt. He also played a major role in the evolution of the American magazine. His influence extended to the world of fashion, and he is credited with making the clean-shaven look popular among men at the turn of the 20th century.
Richard Harding Davis was an American journalist and writer of fiction and drama, known foremost as the first American war correspondent to cover the Spanish–American War, the Second Boer War, and World War I. His writing greatly assisted the political career of Theodore Roosevelt. He also played a major role in the evolution of the American magazine. His influence extended to the world of fashion, and he is credited with making the clean-shaven look popular among men at the turn of the 20th century.
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