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 book written by Irvin S. Cobb. It is a collection of short stories that revolve around the character of Judge Priest, a wise and humorous judge from a small town in Kentucky. The stories depict the Judge's interactions with the people of the town and his unique approach to justice. The book is a classic example of Southern humor and culture, with a focus on the traditions and values of the rural South. It is a delightful read for anyone interested in American literature, Southern culture, or just looking for a good laugh.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: 1417905050
• ISBN13: 9781417905058
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 396 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"