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The collection features a series of interconnected short stories centered around the character Van Bibber, a well-to-do New Yorker. Van Bibber is a charming and urbane man about town who finds himself in various humorous and sometimes romantic situations. The stories are often light-hearted and satirical, offering a glimpse into the upper-class society of New York City during the Gilded Age.Each story in "Episodes in Van Bibber's Life" presents a standalone episode or adventure in Van Bibber's life, making it a delightful collection for readers who enjoy witty and character-driven fiction. Richard Harding Davis was known for his journalism and fiction, and his writing often captured the social and cultural nuances of his time.