From Pillar to Post

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The biography highlights the life of John Kendrick Bangs, an influential American author and humorist born in Yonkers, New York. It details his educational journey at Columbia College, where he became the editor of a literary magazine, and his brief stint at Columbia Law School before transitioning to a career in journalism as Associate Editor of Life. Bangs's contributions to humor magazines and his early published works during this period showcase his development as a prominent satirist and writer in the late 19th century.