Welcker, Adair

Adair Welcker (1858-1926) was a lawyer and writer, residing in Berkeley, California. He was the author of many plays, poems and other texts. Although he was unable to find a commercial publisher for his works, Welcker printed his volumes at his own expense, and distributed them widely to universities, libraries and publications around the world. Welcker was a regular target of author Ambrose Bierce, appearing in The Devil's Dictionary, Black Beetles in Amber, and other works, as an exemplar of dubious literary merit and inflated self regard.

From the description of Adair Welcker papers 1885-1918 (inclusive). (University of Chicago Library). WorldCat record id: 632236956

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