The Dreamers: Being a More or Less Faithful Account of the Literary Exercises of the First Regular Meeting of That Organization

John Kindrick Bangs became known for his â oeamiable club-story atmosphere⠝ (The Encyclopedia of Fantasy), which comes full to life in a series of stories told by The Dreamers, members of an elite gentleman’s club. Of special interest to mystery fans is the first book publication of Bangs’ Sherlock Holmes parody, â oeThe Mystery of Pinkham’s Diamond Stud.⠝ The book is copiously illustrated by Edward Penfield.