Project Gutenberg 2013-11-18 Public domain in the USA. 275 Cobb, Irvin S. (Irvin Shrewsbury) 1876 1944 Cobb, Irvin Shrewsbury Those Times and These Ex-fightin' Billy -- And there was light -- Mr. Felsburg gets even -- The garb of men -- The cure for lonesomeness -- The family tree -- Hark! from the tombs -- Cinnamon seed and sandy bottom -- A kiss for kindness -- The start of a dream. Produced by David Widger "Those Times and These" by Irvin S. Cobb is a collection of stories set in the post-Civil War southern United States, likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around Judge Priest, a character with a rich backstory, known for his colorful past as a Confederate soldier and his present role as a circuit judge in Kentucky. Through humorous and poignant anecdotes, the stories reflect on themes of justice, friendship, and the changing social landscape of the South, often seen through the eyes of a young narrator who is eager to learn from the Judge and the tales that shape their community. The opening of the book introduces us to Judge Priest, who is affectionately referred to as "Fightin' Billy" from his days as a Confederate soldier. The young narrator, fascinated by the Judge's past, learns about his heroic and humorous experiences during the war. Sergeant Jimmy Bagby, a former comrade, recounts tales of their time in Mexico upon the war's end, capturing the camaraderie and resilience of the soldiers. As the characters navigate the remnants of a divided nation, the story sets the stage for exploring both the nostalgia for lost times and the complexities of rebuilding in a new era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 76.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Short stories, American United States -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction PS Text Category: Short Stories Category: Humour Category: American Literature 541228 2025-08-18T03:38:17.727409 text/html 529480 2024-10-23T19:52:54 text/html 281278 2025-08-18T03:38:25.129248 application/epub+zip 287420 2025-08-18T03:38:19.730257 application/epub+zip 287420 2025-08-18T03:38:18.554283 application/epub+zip 488632 2025-08-18T03:38:29.426200 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 471371 2025-08-18T03:38:24.384256 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 446786 2022-09-20T07:39:40.311997 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 517437 2025-08-18T03:38:16.942268 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 497786 2024-10-23T19:52:54 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16911 2025-08-18T03:38:29.556196 application/rdf+xml 13445 2025-08-18T03:38:19.054254 image/jpeg 3503 2025-08-18T03:38:18.806253 image/jpeg 276688 2025-08-18T03:38:17.772346 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia