Review:
"An American story in the best tradition." "It is a tribute to a sturdy, kindly man--a man worth knowing." "�T�his book deserves universal regard as a classic of Americana." "A fond and tender picture of a sterling old man, who will immensely gladden your heart." "�This book� has a depth and an emotional impact out of all proportion to its modest length." "A warm picture of change and character, this 'return of the native' has a shining human appeal." "One of the most distinguished books of the year and one no Western reader should miss reading cover to cover." "If you want to be a fine writer, do not emulate me on television, but go to the mountain. When you reach the top of the mountain, Robert Laxalt will be there for you." -- Charles Kuralt "Laxalt speaks not only for the Basques, but for the Italians and Yugoslavs, for the Swedes and the Irish, the Portuguese and the Greeks--all our second-generation citizens. Rarely have they had a more eloquent spokesman."
About the Author:
Robert Laxalt grew up in Carson City, Nevada. He attended Santa Clara University in California and later graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno. He joined the staff of the University of Nevada in 1954, serving first as director of News and Publications and later as director of the University of Nevada Press, which he founded. He was named a Reynolds Distinguished Visiting Professor and was the first occupant of the Distinguished Nevada Author Chair. The author of seventeen books and many national magazine articles, his work has received international critical acclaim. He lived in Washoe Valley until his death in 2001. Ann Ronald, Foundation Professor of English at the University of Nevada, Reno, has written extensively about the American West and western American literature.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.