The Works of Irvin S. Cobb: Old Judge Priest

By Irvin S. Cobb

Book Overview

The Works of Irvin S. Cobb: Old Judge Priest is a collection of short stories written by American author Irvin S. Cobb. The book features the character of Judge Priest, a wise and witty judge from Kentucky who presides over a small town. The stories in the book are humorous and heartwarming, capturing the essence of life in rural America in the early 20th century. The characters in the book are colorful and memorable, including the Judge's friends, family, and colleagues. The book is a delightful read for anyone interested in American literature, humor, and history.1916. American humorist and newspaper columnist for The Saturday Evening Post and Cosmopolitan. He is best known for his Judge Priest stories. Contents: The Lord Provides; A Blending of the Parables; Judge Priest Comes Back; A Chapter from the Life of an Ant; Sergeant Jimmy Bagby�������s Feet; According to the Code; Forrest�������s Last Charge; Double-Barrelled Justice; and A Beautiful Evening. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162789816
• ISBN13: 9781162789811
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 398 Pages
• Weight: 1.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"