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""Goin' on Fourteen"" is a delightful and nostalgic collection of stories that captures the essence of American boyhood at the turn of the century. Written by the celebrated humorist Irvin S. Cobb, the work follows the life and escapades of John C. Calhoun Custer Junior, affectionately known as Juney, as he navigates the pivotal year before his fourteenth birthday. Set against the backdrop of a small Kentucky town, the narrative explores the universal experiences of youth-from schoolhouse pranks and neighborhood rivalries to the simple, profound joys of summertime exploration. Through a series of interconnected vignettes, Cobb masterfully portrays the trials and triumphs of growing up. Whether dealing with the local bully, attempting to avoid chores, or experiencing the first flickers of adolescent independence, Juney's adventures are told with warmth and a keen eye for human nature. The book serves as a vivid time capsule of a bygone era, blending gentle satire with a deep affection for the landscape and culture of the South. ""Goin' on Fourteen"" remains a classic of American humor, offering readers a charming and humorous look at the timeless journey from childhood to the cusp of maturity. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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