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Portrait of Irvin S. (Irvin Shrewsbury) Cobb

Irvin S. (Irvin Shrewsbury) Cobb

Irvin Shrewsbury Cobb was an American author, humorist, editor and columnist from Paducah, Kentucky, who relocated to New York in 1904, living there for the remainder of his life. He wrote for the New York World, Joseph Pulitzer's newspaper, as the highest paid staff reporter in the United States.

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The Red Glutton: With the German Army at the Front

"The Red Glutton: With the German Army at the Front" by Irvin S. Cobb is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative recount...

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The Thunders of Silence

"The Thunders of Silence" by Irvin S. Cobb is a work of fiction written in the early 20th century. The book touches on themes of political dissent, fr...

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Those Times and These

"Those Times and These" by Irvin S. Cobb is a collection of stories set in the post-Civil War southern United States, likely written in the early 20th...

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"Speaking of Prussians--"

"Speaking of Prussians--" by Irvin S. Cobb is a nonfiction account written during the early 20th century, specifically amidst the backdrop of World Wa...

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'Oh, Well, You Know How Women Are!'

"'Oh, Well, You Know How Women Are!' by Irvin S. Cobb and Mary Roberts Rinehart is a humorous collection of essays written in the early 20th century. ...

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Europe Revised

"Europe Revised" by Irvin S. Cobb is a humorous travelogue written during the early 20th century. The book presents the author's observations and witt...

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Old Judge Priest

Sequel to "Back Home," #44223.

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Roughing it De Luxe

"Roughing It De Luxe" by Irvin S. Cobb is a humorous travel narrative written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles a train journey to the Gr...

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Local Color

"Local Color" by Irvin S. Cobb is a work of fiction written in the early 20th century. The story opens with the enigmatic disappearance of Felix Looms...

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The Escape of Mr. Trimm His Plight and other Plights

"The Escape of Mr. Trimm" by Irvin S. Cobb is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Hobart W. Trimm, a convicted banker ...

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From Place to Place

"From Place to Place" by Irvin S. Cobb is a collection of narratives written in the early 20th century. The book opens with an exploration of the uniq...

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A Plea for Old Cap Collier

"A Plea for Old Cap Collier" by Irvin S. Cobb is a reflective piece that combines personal anecdotes and societal commentary written in the early 20th...

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J. Poindexter, Colored

"J. Poindexter, Colored" by Irvin S. Cobb is a work of fiction written in the early 20th century. The story follows Jefferson Exodus Poindexter, known...

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Sundry Accounts

"Sundry Accounts" by Irvin S. Cobb is a fiction work written in the early 20th century. The book primarily revolves around the character Dudley Stackp...

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Eating in Two or Three Languages

"Eating in Two or Three Languages" by Irvin S. Cobb is a humorous and anecdotal exploration of food and dining experiences during the early 20th centu...

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The Lost Tribes of the Irish in the South An Address at the Annual Dinner of the American Irish Historical Society, January 6, 1917

"The Lost Tribes of the Irish in the South" by Irvin S. Cobb is a historical address delivered in the early 20th century, specifically in 1917. This a...

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The Abandoned Farmers His Humorous Account of a Retreat from the City to the Farm

"The Abandoned Farmers" by Irvin S. Cobb is a humorous work that blends elements of personal narrative and satire, likely written in the early 20th ce...

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Back Home: Being the Narrative of Judge Priest and His People

Sequel: "Old Judge Priest," #44224.

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Fibble, D.D.

"Fibble, D.D." by Irvin S. Cobb is a humorous fiction work written in the early 20th century. The narrative follows the misadventures of the protagoni...

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"Speaking of Operations--"

"Speaking of Operations--" by Irvin S. Cobb is a humorous account written in the early 20th century. The book is a personal narrative that explores th...

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