Ranson's Folly And Others

The collection features a series of short stories, including notable titles like "The Bar Sinister" and "In the Fog." Richard Harding Davis, a prominent war correspondent, drew upon his diverse experiences from conflicts such as the Second Boer War and the Russo-Japanese War to inform his writing. His background includes a brief academic stint at Lehigh University and Johns Hopkins University, which he left to pursue a career in journalism and storytelling. This edition includes a new introductory biography, offering insights into Davis's life and work.