Publisher's Synopsis
Odd Numbers: Being Further Chronicles Of Shorty McCabe is a novel written by Sewell Ford and first published in 1918. It is a sequel to the author's earlier work, Shorty McCabe, and follows the adventures of the titular character, a tough-talking, streetwise Irish-American who finds himself embroiled in a series of comical and often dangerous situations.The book is divided into a series of short stories, each of which sees Shorty getting into some kind of trouble and having to use his wits and his fists to get out of it. Along the way, he encounters a colorful cast of characters, including gangsters, con artists, and even a talking parrot.Despite its comedic tone, Odd Numbers also touches on some serious themes, such as the corrupting influence of money and power, the dangers of gambling and addiction, and the importance of loyalty and friendship.Overall, Odd Numbers: Being Further Chronicles Of Shorty McCabe is a fast-paced, entertaining read that will appeal to 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.
