Excerpt from The Quirt and the Spur
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Rye was a pioneer journalist and cartoonist as well as a police court judge. He founded a newspaper called the Tomahawk in 1879 and worked for several other papers including the Western Sun and the Wichita Falls Herald.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book details the firsthand experiences of a naĆ ve, young, Kentuckian man as he ventured into the wild west, beginning in the mid-1870s. The author recounts the tale of a group of young men taking a westward journey, seeking a life of adventure amongst the untamed frontier. Upon arrival, they quickly become aware of the dangers and excitement that comes with being surrounded by a collection of cowboys, hunters, outlaws, and dance hall denizens. Throughout his tale, the author shares his observations on the characters who made up frontier communities as well as the struggles they faced. The author provides a vivid look at the real Wild West, which existed beyond the dime novels, showing the very real dangers and violence that could be found in the lawless regions of Texas. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332184187_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781332184187
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