Justice in the By-Ways, a Tale of Life

Name: Justice in the By-Ways, a Tale of Life
Author: F. Colburn Adams

By F. Colburn Adams

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A sequence of linked episodes follows a recurring seafarer and a cast of city figures — including Madame Flamingo and her establishment, Mrs. Swiggs, Mr. Snivel, George Mullholland, Anna Bonard, and an antiquary — as their private failings, electoral scheming, and encounters with law and charity are revealed. Through satirical vignettes set in gambling dens, political backrooms, mission houses, and courtrooms, the narrative exposes social hypocrisy, the manipulation of votes, and the malleability of justice, alternating moral reflection with comic and tragic incidents to argue for reform and to critique pretensions of local chivalry and respectability.

About the Author

F. Colburn Adams

F. Colburn Adams was an American author known for his satirical and often critical examination of social issues in the post-Civil War United States. His notable work, "White man bery unsartin": "Nigger haint got no friends, no how", delves into the complexities of race and politics during a tumultuous period in American history. Adams wrote across various genres, including fiction and children's literature, with titles such as "An Outcast; Or, Virtue and Faith" and "The Life and Adventures of Maj. Roger Sherman Potter" showcasing his diverse storytelling abilities. His works reflect the cultural and social dynamics of his time, contributing to the literary heritage of 19th-century America.