First edition. Original boards. 8vo. 200 pages. 23 cm. In Yiddish. Title translates to "Jewish Worlds: Stories, Sketches, and Photos. " Solomon Baruch Komaiko (1879-1957) was an American author, journalist, and Zionist activist. Upon the recommendation of Professor Richard Gottheil, Komaiko became the chief American correspondent to Die Welt which appeared in Vienna as the official organ of the Zionist movement. In 1903, Komaiko settled in Chicago, contributing for a number of years to local Yiddish papers, such as the Chicago Sentinel and the Jewish Daily Courier. Komaiko also wrote for the Jewish Daily News of New York, the Jewish Morning Journal, the Jewish Record, and many other daily Yiddish- and English-language newspapers. As a result of his work as a journalist and author, Komaiko is regarded as one of the 100 most influential Chicago Jews of the 20th century. During World War I, Komaiko held several high-profile positions related to the war effort. After the Treaty of Versailles, Komaiko used his notoriety to secure American diplomatic recognition for the newly formed Republic of Lithuania. SUBJECTS: Yiddish wit and humor. Soiling to boards. Internally Very Good. Overall Good+ Condition. (YID-27-16)