Buy this book on-line Martin, James (editor) : IRRESPONSIBLE FREAKS, HIGHBALL GUZZLERS & UNABASHED GRAFTERS A Bob Edwards ChrestomathyBrindle & Glass, Calgary, AB, 2004 ISBN 0973248157
Large softcover is new, with no markings. 260 pages. B/w illus. ; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Robert Chambers Edwards (1860-1922) delighted discerning readers, scandalized prudes, and shattered the conventions of journalism with his series of self-published one-man newspapers. This is the first collection of his writings in over 25 years......An incendiary wordsmith, Edwards' exquisite pasquinades blend fact and fiction with mischievous abandon. The spiritual forefather of The Onion? ? ..." Edwards was ruthlessly honest, ruggedly independent, and totally fearless. More than that, he was very funny." --Pierre Berton, 1999"Edwards is a 'four flusher', a tin-horn, and a Welcher, where poker debts are concerned....[He] is a libeller, a character thief, a coward, a liar, a drunkard, a dope-fiend and a degenerate..." --Daniel McGillicuddy, 1908. (408-osl? ), New Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Martin, James (editor) : IRRESPONSIBLE FREAKS, HIGHBALL GUZZLERS & UNABASHED GRAFTERS A Bob Edwards Chrestomathy. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including first editions, used books, out-of-print books, livres d'occasion and atlases. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |