Charles Bullard Fairbanks

Charles Bullard Fairbanks was an American writer born in Boston on March 19, 1827, and he died on December 3, 1859. He is chiefly remembered for My Unknown Chum "Aguecheek", the book most often associated with his name.

The sources found for him consistently describe him as a 19th-century American author, and some also note a connection to the Seminary of St. Sulpice late in his life. Because the available material is fairly limited, the clearest safe summary is that he wrote in a lively, observant style and became known through essays and sketches gathered under the name "Aguecheek."

Fairbanks died young, in his early thirties, which helps explain why his published legacy is slender. Even so, readers interested in overlooked American writers may find his work appealing for its mix of wit, travel impressions, and thoughtful commentary.