Laugh a Day Keeps the Doctor Away, A

by Irvin S. Cobb

Americans have always enjoyed hearing and delivering entertaining stories; this author kept that in mind. So, if you're in the mood for a good laugh, this is the right book for you! Old-fashioned storyteller Irvin S. Cobb has collected his favorite tales from throughout his life and recorded them here. Some of the stories are as old as they are new because their humor is timeless. These stories need not necessarily be read in order. The table of contents is coveniently, topically arranged, so finding a particular kind of story is easy. You may even pick up some tips about delivering your own humorous anecdotes. If a laugh a day keeps the doctor away, after reading this book you should be in pretty good shape!

252 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1923

About the author

(Irvin Shrewsbury Cobb)

American author, humorist, editor and columnist from Paducah, Kentucky who relocated to New York during 1904, living there for the remainder of his life.

He wrote for the New York World, Joseph Pulitzer's newspaper, as the highest paid staff reporter in the United States.

Cobb also wrote more than 60 books and 300 short stories. Some of his works were adapted for silent movies. Several of his Judge Priest short stories were adapted for two feature films during the 1930s directed by John Ford.

Reviews

[Ellen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Although some of the stories are incomprehensible to modern readers since they refer to events or commonplaces from 100 years ago, most of these stories are still funny. Recommended for those with historical knowledge and perspective.