A Plea for Old Cap Collier

Irvin Shrewsbury Cobb (1876-1944) was an American author, humorist, and columnist who gained fame through his distinct literary contributions that captured the humor and colloquial speech of the South. Born in Paducah, Kentucky, Cobb's southern upbringing significantly influenced his writing style and subject matter. A prolific writer, Cobb started his career as a newspaper journalist before ventu...