Davis, Richard Harding 1864-1916 creator text utu 2004 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Gallegher and Other Stories" by Richard Harding Davis is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th century. The tales revolve around various characters, with a notable focus on a young office boy named Gallegher, who demonstrates a unique knack for detective work and crime-solving. The stories reflect themes of adventure, youth, and a keen observation of urban life. The opening of "Gallegher" paints a vivid picture of the eponymous character, a streetwise boy working at a newspaper office who provides a comical yet insightful commentary on crime and the law. Gallegher’s antics, including his playful clog-dancing and ability to gather information about local criminals, garner the affection of the newspaper staff. When a high-profile murder case arises, Gallegher eagerly steps up, asserting his intuitive understanding of the criminal mind. As he eagerly takes on the task of identifying the fugitive murderer, the narrative captures both his childlike innocence and resourcefulness, setting the stage for an engaging blend of humor and suspense in the stories that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Gallegher: a newspaper story -- A walk up the avenue -- My disreputable friend, Mr. Raegen -- The other woman -- The trailer for room no. 8 -- "There were ninety and nine" -- The cynical Miss Catherwaight -- Van Bibber and the swan-boats -- Van Bibber's burglar -- Van Bibber as best man. Release date is 2004-06-01 Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger Original publication data not identified Short stories, American United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5956 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5956 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133146.0 5956