Cobb’s America Guyed Books

Cobb’s America Guyed Books

Irvin S. Cobb

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Tradd Street Press
Año de edición:
2026
Materia
Historia de América
ISBN:
9781025378992
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'Kansas' is a witty and affectionate satire by the renowned American humorist Irvin S. Cobb. As part of his celebrated 'America Guyed Books' series, this volume offers a humorous examination of the Sunflower State during the mid-1920s. Cobb explores the unique personality, cultural quirks, and historical reputation of Kansas with his characteristic blend of sharp observation and gentle irony.From its prohibitionist tendencies to its agricultural prowess, the work paints a vivid picture of a state often misunderstood by outsiders. Cobb’s prose captures the essence of the Midwestern spirit, delivering anecdotes that are both entertaining and insightful. 'Kansas' remains a significant piece of American regional humor, providing a charming window into the social landscape of the early 20th century. This work is an essential read for those interested in the history of the American heartland and the evolution of American comedic literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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