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Irwin Leslie Gordon
1888–1954
Best known for light, witty historical satire, this American writer brought a newspaperman’s timing to books that turned famous figures and biblical stories into playful comic sketches.
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The Log of the Ark, by Noah; Hieroglypics by Ham
by Irwin Leslie Gordon
About the author
Born in 1888 and dying in 1954, Irwin Leslie Gordon was an American journalist, author, and publicity manager. Library and public-domain author listings consistently connect him with humorous writing as well as work in journalism and railroad publicity.
His best-known books include Who Was Who: 5000 B.C. to Date and The Log of the Ark, by Noah; Hieroglypics by Ham. Those titles show the style he is remembered for: mock biography, spoof history, and clever retellings that treat grand subjects with an easy, comic touch.
Though he is not widely known today, Gordon still has a small afterlife in digital libraries and audiobook catalogs, where his breezy, offbeat humor continues to appeal to readers who enjoy vintage satire.