Adams considered himself a freelance writer and used his writings to support himself. In 1905 Adams was hired by Collier's Weekly, he prepared articles on patent medicines. They appear in this collection.

The book's immersive storytelling and well-developed characters make it a captivating read for anyone interested in historical fiction or urban literature.

What can be the meaning of a message written entirely in pinpricks? Who is the man who speaks only in Latin? These and other tantalizing puzzles will leave the reader eager to spend more time with the decidedly not-Average Jones.

Collection of tales told by the author's grandfather, of the early days of New York State.

Samuel Hopkins Adams' mystery book "The Flying Death" was first released in 1908. The story takes place in the early 20th century, in the bustling metropolis of New York.