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Samuel Hopkins Adams was an American fiction writer and journalist who was interested in the lives and struggles of everyday folk. That overarching concern is on full display in this charming series of short stories, all of which are told by a legendary yarn-spinner whose favorite spot in the world is a New York City park bench.
During the course of Samuel Hopkins Adams' career as an investigative journalist, he exposed a number of frauds being perpetrated on the American public and came to be known as a champion for the rights of the people. As he transitioned into the domain of fiction, he continued to advocate for causes that were near and dear to his heart. In The Beggar's Purse, Adams makes a compelling—and hilarious—case for thriftiness and prudence
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