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Interview with John Kendrick Bangs on Napoleon book
The piece recounts Bangs discussing his forthcoming Napole on Bonaparte life, his methods, and his humor in writing. He explains his view of Napoleon and the French, his approach to dates, and notes the collaboration with illustrator McVickar. He hints the book will end with Napoleon's escape rather than death.
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John Kendrick
John Kendrick Bangs
Eugene Field
Henry C. Dunner
Edgar Wilson Nye
Howard Fielding
Mark Twain
Max O'Rell
Mr. Bangs
Napoleon
Harpers
Mr. Tangs
Yonkers
Bangs
New York
Jimmieboy
Jimmicboy
Dr. Holmes
Napoleon Bonaparte
Bonaparte
Shakespeare
Empire
Tuileries
Alps
Lockhart
Borrienne
Encyclopedia Britannica
Hf. W. McVickar
McVickar
Columbia Spectator
St. Helena