Publisher's Synopsis
Shorty McCabe is a novel written by Sewell Ford, first published in 1906. The story follows the adventures of Shorty McCabe, a tough and street-smart Irish-American from New York City's Hell's Kitchen neighborhood. Shorty is a former boxer and a current saloon owner who gets involved in all sorts of trouble, from bar fights to shady business deals. The novel is a humorous and satirical look at the urban working-class culture of the early 20th century. Shorty is a lovable rogue who always seems to come out on top, despite his many flaws and vices. Along the way, he meets a colorful cast of characters, including his sidekick Denny, a bumbling but loyal Irishman; his love interest, Mamie, a feisty and independent woman; and various crooks, gamblers, and corrupt politicians.Through Shorty's adventures, the novel explores themes of loyalty, friendship, love, and the struggle to survive in a harsh and unforgiving world. It also offers a glimpse into the social and cultural milieu of turn-of-the-century New York City, with its bustling streets, rowdy saloons, and colorful characters.Overall, Shorty McCabe is a fun and entertaining read that will appeal to fans of classic American literature, as well as anyone who enjoys a good adventure story with a touch of humor and romance.1906. The book begins: Excuse me, mister man, but ain't you-Hello, yourself! Blamed if I didn't think there was somethin' kind of natural about the looks, as you come pikin' by. How're they runnin', eh? Well say, I ain't seen you since we used to hit up the grammar school together. You've seen me, eh? Oh, sure! I'd forgot. That was when you showed up at the old Athletic club the night I got the belt away from the Kid. Doin' sportin' news then, wa'n't you? Chucked all that now, I s'pose? Oh, I've kept track of you, all right. Every time I sees one of your pieces in the magazines I reads it. And say, some of �������em's kind of punk. But then, you've got to sling out somethin; or other, I expect, or get off the job. Where do you dig up all of them yarns, anyway? That's what always sticks me. You must knock around a whole bunch, and have lots happen to you. Me? Ah, nothin' ever happens to me. Course, I'm generally on the move, but it's just along the grub track, and that ain't exciting. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
