From Place to Place

About this book

In a time marked by societal shifts and evolving moral landscapes, "From Place to Place" by Irvin S. Cobb offers a compelling collection of narratives that delve into the life of Tobias Dramm, a public hangman in the small town of Chickaloosa. Through Cobb’s sharp prose, readers encounter the stark realities of justice and the human condition, as well as the haunting implications of public executions. This work not only captures the essence of early 20th-century America but also prompts reflection on themes of morality and societal responsibility. Ideal for students, civic activists, and historians, "From Place to Place" invites an exploration of the complexities surrounding life and death in a rapidly changing world.

More books by author: Cobb, Irvin S. (Irvin Shrewsbury)

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  The Best Short Stories of 1921, and the Yearbook of the American Short Story

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  Cobb's Bill-of-Fare

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  Sundry Accounts

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  Cobb's Anatomy

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  'Oh, Well, You Know How Women Are!'

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  The Glory of the Coming What Mine Eyes Have Seen of Americans in Action in This Year of Grace and Allied Endeavor

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  Roughing it De Luxe

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  Local Color