Albert Bigelow Paine (1861–1937) was an esteemed American author and biographer known for his literary contributions, ranging from humor to hagiography. Born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, Paine's writing career blossomed in a variety of genres, including children's literature, fiction, and non-fiction. One of his notable fictional works is 'The Bread Line' (1900), a novel that provides a vivid de...