02702cam a22003373u 4500 59139 UtSlPG 20260610134349.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Various 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 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Illustrations by contemporary artists and cartoonists. Release date is 2019-03-27 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.) "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.) Original publication data not identified Authors, American -- 20th century -- Biography Cobb, Irvin S. (Irvin Shrewsbury), 1876-1944 Humorists, American -- 20th century -- Biography https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59139 99965 99965