THESE pages from the experiences of a busy man are intended to give the public some idea of the processes of modern journalism which are gradually assimilating the human race. The newspaper reader, who sits comfortably at home and surveys the events of the whole world day by day, seldom realizes the costly enterprise and fierce effort employed in the work of bringing the news of all countries to his fireside; nor does he fully appreciate the part which the press is rapidly assuming in human affairs, not only as historian and commentator, but as a direct and active agent.

The author has attempted to give the original color and atmosphere of some of the great events of his own time, and leaves the duty of moralizing to his indulgent patrons. The human nature of men and women everywhere is strikingly alike, -- at least the author has found it so, -- and if that fact has been demonstrated in this book, its purpose has been served.