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.
Europe Revised
Embark on a hilarious voyage across Europe as a witty traveler mocks cultural oddities and battles seasickness, turning a typical journey into a sidesplitting adventure.
By Irvin S. (Irvin Shrewsbury) Cobb
The Red Glutton: With the German Army at the Front
Witness the haunting devastation and human suffering left in the wake of a relentless army as they march through a war-torn land.
By Irvin S. (Irvin Shrewsbury) Cobb
The Thunders of Silence
An outspoken congressman's powerful voice is silenced by a nation at war, leading to his devastating downfall.
By Irvin S. (Irvin Shrewsbury) Cobb
Old Judge Priest
In a small Southern town, a compassionate judge uses his unique wisdom to navigate the complexities of human nature, providing help and justice to those who need it most.
By Irvin S. (Irvin Shrewsbury) Cobb
Those Times and These
Against the backdrop of the post-Civil War South, discover how a former Confederate soldier turned judge navigates friendship and justice.
By Irvin S. (Irvin Shrewsbury) Cobb
The Escape of Mr. Trimm His Plight and other Plights
A disgraced banker, bound for prison, seizes a chaotic opportunity to escape after a train wreck, forcing him to risk everything for a chance at freedom.
By Irvin S. (Irvin Shrewsbury) Cobb
"Speaking of Prussians--"
Amidst the chaos of World War I, a journalist uncovers the stark realities of Prussian military tactics and their devastating consequences on both the battlefield and the lives of ordinary citizens.
By Irvin S. (Irvin Shrewsbury) Cobb
Paths of Glory: Impressions of War Written at and Near the Front
Witness the dawn of a world war through the eyes of an American observer as he chronicles the ruins of villages and the emotional scars etched upon a continent.
By Irvin S. (Irvin Shrewsbury) Cobb
Sundry Accounts
Haunted by a duel that reshaped his destiny, a man lives in perpetual light, forever shadowed by remorse and isolated by the weight of his past.
By Irvin S. (Irvin Shrewsbury) Cobb
'Oh, Well, You Know How Women Are!'
Step back in time for a laugh as this classic exploration of gender roles hilariously exposes the quirks and expectations that define men and women.
By Irvin S. (Irvin Shrewsbury) Cobb
The Lost Tribes of the Irish in the South An Address at the Annual Dinner of the American Irish Historical Society, January 6, 1917
Discover the untold story of how Irish immigrants shaped the American South, leaving a lasting legacy that continues to influence the region today.
By Irvin S. (Irvin Shrewsbury) Cobb
Local Color
An author vanishes into the penal system by committing a crime, hoping to find inspiration but discovering a transformation of self instead.
By Irvin S. (Irvin Shrewsbury) Cobb
Eating in Two or Three Languages
A witty war correspondent hilariously contrasts the delights of American fried chicken with the culinary challenges of post-World War I England and France.
By Irvin S. (Irvin Shrewsbury) Cobb
The Abandoned Farmers His Humorous Account of a Retreat from the City to the Farm
A couple's dream of escaping the city for a peaceful farm life turns into a series of hilarious mishaps, proving country living isn't as simple as it seems.
By Irvin S. (Irvin Shrewsbury) Cobb
Roughing it De Luxe
Hop aboard for a laugh-filled train ride across the Southwest as an observer meets unique travelers and faces the challenge of capturing the majestic Grand Canyon in words.
By Irvin S. (Irvin Shrewsbury) Cobb
The Glory of the Coming What Mine Eyes Have Seen of Americans in Action in This Year of Grace and Allied Endeavor
** Experience the triumphs and tragedies of American soldiers in World War I through the eyes of a war correspondent, as they confront challenges, display courage, and face moments of both glory and despair.
By Irvin S. (Irvin Shrewsbury) Cobb
Cobb's Bill-of-Fare
In a humorous look at early twentieth-century America, a nostalgic diner searches for the simple, satisfying meals of his youth amidst a world of fancy dishes and cultural shifts.
By Irvin S. (Irvin Shrewsbury) Cobb
From Place to Place
In a small town, an emotionless executioner's life unravels after a gruesome mistake forces him to confront his own humanity and mortality.
By Irvin S. (Irvin Shrewsbury) Cobb
A Plea for Old Cap Collier
Embark on a funny, heartwarming quest back to childhood when thrilling dime novels sparked imaginations instead of stilted schoolbooks offering moral guidance.
By Irvin S. (Irvin Shrewsbury) Cobb
"Speaking of Operations--"
Get ready for a rollercoaster of laughter and unexpected insights as a witty patient navigates the absurd world of early 20th-century surgery, turning medical mayhem into comedic gold while unexpectedly honoring the healing profession.
By Irvin S. (Irvin Shrewsbury) Cobb