The Works of Irvin S. Cobb: Old Judge Priest (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163325674)

The Works of Irvin S. Cobb: Old Judge Priest is a book written by Irvin S. Cobb, an American author and humorist. The book is a collection of short stories featuring the character of Judge Priest, a fictional judge in a small Southern town. The stories are set in the early 20th century and offer a humorous and nostalgic look at life in the South during that time. The book includes tales of Judge Priest's courtroom antics, his relationships with the townspeople, and his adventures with his friend, the African American barber Jeff Poindexter. The stories are filled with colorful characters, witty dialogue, and a deep love for the South and its traditions. The Works of Irvin S. Cobb: Old Judge Priest is a classic work of Southern literature and a must-read for fans of humor and Americana.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.

Author: Irvin S. Cobb
ISBN-10: 1163325678
ISBN-13: 9781163325674
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 398
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.66lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.00d