
Transcriber's Note:
"Speaking of Prussians—"
BY IRVIN S. COBB - FICTION
"Speaking of Prussians—"
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A seasoned war correspondent steps into the microphone, offering listeners an unmistakable blend of sharp humor and hard‑won insight. Drawing from his own front‑line experiences in Belgium, France and Germany, he sketches the everyday lives of civilians caught in the sweep of conflict, while his wry anecdotes about “operations” and “local color” keep the narrative lively and approachable.
The collection moves between earnest reflections on the brutal reality of modern warfare and the author’s fervent, yet uneasy, patriotism. He describes the stark contrast between the disciplined Prussian military machine and the ordinary people forced to endure its march, all while urging a thoughtful, timely stand for peace and national honor. Listeners will find a vivid portrait of a world on the brink, seasoned with the author’s characteristic wit, making the history feel immediate and human without ever spilling the story’s later twists.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (70K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Greg Bergquist, Paul Clark and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
Nov 2, 2012
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1876–1944
A Kentucky-born journalist turned celebrated humorist, he built a national reputation with lively stories, newspaper writing, and the much-loved Judge Priest tales. His work mixes sharp observation with warmth, small-town color, and an easy storytelling style.
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