The Water Ghost and Others

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The biography highlights John Kendrick Bangs' career as an influential American humorist and editor, detailing his early life in Yonkers and his education at Columbia College. His role as editor of Columbia's literary magazine and contributions to humor magazines set the stage for his future success. After graduating with a degree in Political Science, he briefly attended law school before becoming Associate Editor of Life, where he published numerous articles and poems, marking the beginning of his literary contributions.