Cover of Gibbs book “Shadow and Light, An Autobiography”

Shadow and Light, An Autobiography. With Reminiscences of the Last and Present Century.” Published in 1902. In the preface Gibbs writes “During the late years abroad, while reading the biographies of distinguished men who had been benefactors, the thought occurred that I have had a varied career, though not as fruitful or as deserving of renown as these characters, and differing as to status and aim. Yet the portrayal might be of benefit to those who are eager for advancement, are willing to be laborious students to attain worthy ends.”