This edition had all images removed.
Title:
Irvin Cobb, His Book:
Friendly Tributes upon the Occasion of a Dinner Tendered to Irvin Shrewsbury Cobb at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, New York, April Twenty-Fifth, MCMXV
Note: Illustrations by contemporary artists and cartoonists.
Note: Reading ease score: 68.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by hekula03, David E. Brown, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
book was produced from images made available by the
HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Summary: "Irvin Cobb, His Book" by Various is a collection of friendly tributes that celebrates the life and contributions of Irvin S. Cobb, a prominent American author and journalist, during the early 20th century. Created in the context of a dinner held in his honor at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, this book presents a series of commendations from friends and colleagues, reflecting on Cobb's literary prowess and character. The primary topic revolves around his achievements in humor, storytelling, and reporting, which have earned him a cherished spot in American literature. The book comprises various laudatory pieces, each capturing the essence of Cobb’s versatility as a writer. These tributes highlight his ability to evoke laughter and tears, showcasing his humor intermingled with serious notes on the human experience. Contributors discuss his early career as a reporter, his notable stories, and his various published works, including "Cobb's Anatomy," "Roughing It De Luxe," and "Paths of Glory." Collectively, the testimonials paint a vivid picture of Cobb as both a beloved figure in literary circles and a man of great character, emphasizing his contributions to American culture and his enduring legacy as a writer who truly understood and portrayed the essence of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Various
EBook No.: 59139
Published: Mar 27, 2019
Downloads: 53
Language: English
Subject: Authors, American -- 20th century -- Biography
Subject: Cobb, Irvin S. (Irvin Shrewsbury), 1876-1944
Subject: Humorists, American -- 20th century -- Biography
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Irvin Cobb, His Book:
Friendly Tributes upon the Occasion of a Dinner Tendered to Irvin Shrewsbury Cobb at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, New York, April Twenty-Fifth, MCMXV
Note: Illustrations by contemporary artists and cartoonists.
Note: Reading ease score: 68.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by hekula03, David E. Brown, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
book was produced from images made available by the
HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Summary: "Irvin Cobb, His Book" by Various is a collection of friendly tributes that celebrates the life and contributions of Irvin S. Cobb, a prominent American author and journalist, during the early 20th century. Created in the context of a dinner held in his honor at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, this book presents a series of commendations from friends and colleagues, reflecting on Cobb's literary prowess and character. The primary topic revolves around his achievements in humor, storytelling, and reporting, which have earned him a cherished spot in American literature. The book comprises various laudatory pieces, each capturing the essence of Cobb’s versatility as a writer. These tributes highlight his ability to evoke laughter and tears, showcasing his humor intermingled with serious notes on the human experience. Contributors discuss his early career as a reporter, his notable stories, and his various published works, including "Cobb's Anatomy," "Roughing It De Luxe," and "Paths of Glory." Collectively, the testimonials paint a vivid picture of Cobb as both a beloved figure in literary circles and a man of great character, emphasizing his contributions to American culture and his enduring legacy as a writer who truly understood and portrayed the essence of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Various
EBook No.: 59139
Published: Mar 27, 2019
Downloads: 53
Language: English
Subject: Authors, American -- 20th century -- Biography
Subject: Cobb, Irvin S. (Irvin Shrewsbury), 1876-1944
Subject: Humorists, American -- 20th century -- Biography
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.