Mcdowell catherine hardie eldridge (3 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 212 pages. 8.75x5.75x0.50 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: As New. xvi, 212 pages : illustrations, facsimiles, maps, group portrait; 26 cm. ; maroon backed green cloth; dj. Design by Carl Hertzog. Jenkins BTB 152: " This mos spirited and forthright of all Texas memoirs is one of the most delightful American pioneer narratives ever written, and a valuable contribution not only to our knowledge of events in Texas history but to our understanding of the frontier spirit as well." Jim Nichols was a lively, vigorous frontiersman who came to Texas about the time of its Revolution. As with many men of that day, Nichols' formal education was lacking, but he was a born writer with a vivid way of saying things. He had an abundance of exciting events to write about: fighting against Mexicans and Indians, Ranger activities, an attack by wolves, a buffalo stampede, and many other colorful episodes. Nichols' account is fast-moving, fascinating frontier history by a man who was really there. Hardie, Eldridge (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. NW/LO-Near fine regular size hardcover. Spine faded. Signed by the editor and numbered 46 of 250cc. Original slipcase is near fine and has the little knife in its sheath attached to the top! There is an inscription under the author's signature that reads: "For Harold Miller Remember that I autographed the first day in the Alamo for the D.R.T. and I said, "Jim Bowie was a sissy he left me with all these old ladies". (signed) Carl Hertzog. brown/gilt titles Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hardie, Eldridge (illustrator).…