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How do you describe a man whom many called “a living legend”? Marshal Ralph Hooker, was such a person. He led a life of adventure from an early age, growing up in Missouri and Oklahoma. It was in this later frontier territory that Hooker first got a taste of the recently passed 19th century Wild West. It was in old Oklahoma that he was befriended by former outlaws, wild Indians, and wilder cowboys. Their tales of robbing banks, riding across the plains, and evading posses helped convince the young man to go on the road to adventure himself. What followed can only be described as a life that was one long romantic journey, as Hooker walked and rode through the seldom traveled back roads of a vast, and still unsettled, nation. Carrying a long rifle which once belonged to Daniel Boone, the young explorer walked the length of the Wilderness Road, twice! He ventured alone along the fabled Sante Fe Trail. Then he left behind his walking shoes, and took to the saddle, keeping the old Chisholm Trail alive, and riding more than 2,000 miles along the Ozark Frontier Trail. “Born Out of Season” is Hooker’s life, told in his own unvarnished words. It is a simple story, of a not-too-simple man, a man who was restless to the day he died, a man who ached to follow the sun, a man who inspired and taught three generations to listen to their hearts and follow their own adventurous spirits. The pages are filled with words that act as a slide show to another, earlier, age. For if he was many things, mountain man, sheriff, equestrian explorer, Marshal Ralph Hooker, could also weave a good yarn. This is that story, based on truth, days in the saddle, and nights out on the plains. It is a classic. Now and forever.
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Born Out of Season
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Rebel Publishing Company, Inc.; Texarkana, Texas, 1982
ISBN 10: 0960566619
ISBN 13: 9780960566617
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Seller: Berry Hill Book Shop, Deansboro, NY, U.S.A.
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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. (1981); Very Good/no dj, octavo, 110pp., beige card-stock softcover, b&w ill's throughout, binding tight, owner's inked name o/w text unmarked. 0960566619. Seller Inventory # 19670
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Born Out of Season
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paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_473202645
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Born Out of Season
Seller: Collector Bookstore, Leavenworth, KS, U.S.A.
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Soft Cover. Condition: New. The true story of a modern-day frontiersman. From his early years in Oklahoma, to his walks of the Santa Fe Trail and Boone's Wilderness Road, Marshal Hooker's story is told in an honest, down-home way. Truly one of the great pioneers in reliving history! His experiences as a modern-day frontiersman should be read by all who, like the old marshal, were "born out of season.". Seller Inventory # HE-1981-9780960566617-WH1
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Born Out of Season
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Born Out of Season
Seller: Sunny Day Books, Mayer, AZ, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: Good. Signed and inscribed by author. Text in clean/unmarked condition. Small stain to bottom corner of book. Cover has some wear. Binding is tight. Your Satisfaction Guaranteed. We ship daily. Expedited shipping available. Signed by Author. Seller Inventory # E1A0028911
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Seller: ThriftBooksVintage, Tukwila, WA, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Minor shelf and handling wear, overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. Earlier 1981 edition by Texarkana Press. Secure packaging for safe delivery. Seller Inventory # 1763213045
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Born Out of Season
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Marshal Ralph L. Hooker, 1979
ISBN 10: 0960566619
ISBN 13: 9780960566617
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Seller: Antique Mall Books, Smyrna, GA, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: Collectible: Very Good. Signed by the author - Pre-trade edition of this title Circa 1979 (previous owner's date on front end paper). Appears to be a hand typed copy of the manuscript with b7w pictures inserted. Numerous typos throughout in the text and many hand written corrections. Most likely a copy used by publisher Scurlock for their 1982 edition. Marshal Ralph L. Hooker (b. June 13, 1906 - d. July 18, 2001) was a man of many talents. He was a cowboy and a minister. In early years, he intrigued audiences with his fast-draw, sharp-shooting, and rope-tricks. He was always a horse man and loved the great outdoors. He worked with leather in Carthage, and was a saddle maker, once employed by Porter Bros. in Arizona in the early 1940's. One of his more recent saddles is owned by a doctor in France. He also repaired and fashioned firearms throughout his adult life. Marshal served many years as an officer of the law in several capacities in various towns in Missouri and Casa Grande, Arizona. His book, Born Out of Season is the true story of a modern-day frontiersman. From his early years in Oklahoma, to his walks of the Santa Fe Trail and Boone's Wilderness Road, Marshal Hooker tells his story in an honest, down-home way. Seller Inventory # 2501270002
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Born Out of Season [Signed by Author]
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Rebel Publishing Company, 1993
ISBN 10: 0960566619
ISBN 13: 9780960566617
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Seller: Riverby Books, Fredericksburg, VA, U.S.A.
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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Softcover. Bound in glossy, white paper wraps with black illustration and lettering on the covers and spine. Covers have mild foxing along top edges, corners are gently bumped. No text marred. No date on title page. Copyright page states third printing, 1993. 110 pages. B&W photos featured throughout text. Title page inscribed "Best wishes, Marshal Hooker, 1995" in dark ink. Embossed (colorless) stamp from former owner at bottom right corner of title page, does not obscure any text or touch author's inscription. Pages clean and bright. Binding neat and tight. Please email us with questions or to request photos. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # ABE-1750367043953
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Rebel Publishing Company, Texarkana, Texas, 1993
ISBN 10: 0960566619
ISBN 13: 9780960566617
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Seller: Amber Unicorn Books, Las Vegas, NV, U.S.A.
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PB, Wraps. Condition: Fine. 3rd Printing. 110pp. Black and white photos throughout. Hooker's business card tipped in. Size: 8vo 8-1/2 x 5-1/2. Signed by Author. Trade Paper Back. Seller Inventory # 002238
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Born Out of Season
Seller: BennettBooksLtd, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.
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paperback. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Seller Inventory # Q-0960566619