His book, Society as I Have Found It, was published in 1890, a meandering mishmash of breathless gossip, reminiscences about parties and costumes and conversations, and opinionated remarks on entertaining and fashion, heavily padded with advice on letter writing and stationery. McAllister craved the attention the book would bring, but frankly, he also needed the money. Reaction was swift and total: Ward McAllister was out.
