Irvin Shrewsbury Cobb was an esteemed American author, humorist, and journalist, born on June 23, 1876, in Paducah, Kentucky. Cobb reached the peak of his literary career in the early 20th century, gaining recognition for his unique blend of Southern humor and vivid regional character depictions. His literary style, characterized by a rich vernacular and an eye for the idiosyncrasies of Southern l...