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Shorty McCabe

Shorty McCabe

Ford, Sewell
Wilson, Francis Vaux

Paperback

Mystery & ThrillerLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 1417960345
ISBN13: 9781417960347
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Dec 1 2004
Pages: 328
Weight: 1.06
Height: 0.73 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Shorty McCabe is a humorous novel written by Sewell Ford, first published in 1906. The story revolves around the titular character, Shorty McCabe, a tough and street-smart Irish-American who works as a boxing promoter in New York City. Shorty is a man of many talents, including being a skilled fighter, a shrewd businessman, and a ladies' man.The book follows Shorty as he navigates various challenges in his personal and professional life. He gets into a number of scrapes, including a run-in with a gang of Irish thugs and a showdown with a rival promoter. Along the way, he also finds himself embroiled in a love triangle with two women, both of whom are vying for his attention.Despite his rough exterior, Shorty is a likable and relatable character, and his witty banter and quick thinking make for an entertaining read. The book is full of colorful characters, including Shorty's loyal sidekick, Pat, and a host of other colorful New York City denizens.Overall, Shorty McCabe is a fun and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into turn-of-the-century New York City and the colorful characters who inhabited it. It is a must-read for fans of classic American literature and anyone who enjoys a good laugh.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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