Shorty McCabe

by Sewell Ford, Francis Vaux Wilson (Illustrator)

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.

328 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1906

Reviews

[Tricia · Rating 5 out of 5]

The main character and narrator, Shorty McCabe, is a former boxing champion who seems to get into crazy situations through no fault of his own. Somehow he always manages to come out on the right end of them, through his quick thinking and dumb luck.

He tells the stories with plenty of color and flavor. The many cultural references that pass over our heads (I assume famous celebrities at the time) don't distract. The nicknames for taxis, motorcars, and so forth are picturesque.