Honk, Honk! Shorty McCabe At The Wheel (1909)

Honk, Honk! Shorty McCabe At The Wheel is a novel written by Sewell Ford and published in 1909. The book follows the adventures of Shorty McCabe, a tough and streetwise New Yorker who becomes obsessed with the new phenomenon of automobiles. With no prior experience, Shorty buys a car and sets out to become a master driver, but quickly finds himself in over his head. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including rival drivers, crooked mechanics, and beautiful women. Despite the obstacles, Shorty remains determined to prove himself on the road and win the heart of his love interest, the wealthy and glamorous Miss Van Cortlandt. The novel is a humorous and entertaining tale of early automotive culture in America, filled with slapstick comedy, fast-paced action, and a healthy dose of romance.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.