ISBN: 9780865342804 - Cowboy in the Roundhouse: A Political Life (19 results)

Hardback. Condition: Good. Bruce King towered over the political landscape of New Mexico in the last half of the twentieth century. Born the son of a homesteader in the tiny Santa Fe County farm-and-ranch community of Stanley, King decided in seventh grade to be governor of New Mexico. The story of how he accomplished that goal-three times -plays out against the tremendous transformations occurring in the society, culture, politics, and business of New Mexico since World War II. When King won his first Santa Fe County Commission seat in 1954 at age 29, running for office was a down-home affair. Politics was personal. But as he served in office and climbed the political ladder toward his lifelong ambition, New Mexico changed. The state's population shifted away from the rural communities to the rapidly expanding cities, while the once-dominant agricultural interests in the legislature yielded to the emerging urban voting blocs. Meanwhile, the challenges of governing grew ever more complex. King's well-recognized skills of mediation and conciliation helped him lead the state through a time of often-bewildering change. This book is rich with colorful stories as King recalls the major events of his career and conveys the human side of campaigning, governing, political deal-making, and sparring with the press. He also talks about his friendships and encounters with many of the leading national and state political figures of our time, including President Bill Clinton, President Ronald Reagan, President Jimmy Carter, Senator Pete Domenici, and then Energy Secretary Bill Richardson. A classic tale of political intuitions spiced by New Mexico flavor as unique as Hatch green chile, Cowboy in the Roundhouse is lively reading. As famed mystery writer Tony Hillerman writes in his introduction to the book, While I count myself among the many who wanted Bruce King to write an autobiography, I doubt if any of us had much hope he'd get around to doing it. Now he has and it's even better than we'd expected. **8 Charles Poling is a journalist and author who could not remember a time when Bruce King was not governor. Poling writes fiction and true stories about the history, business, politics and daily life of New Mexico. He currently makes his home in Placitas, where the past, present, and future blend together and resonate with the peculiar harmony and dissonance known as New Mexico.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. Bruce King towered over the political landscape of New Mexico in the last half of the twentieth century. Born the son of a homesteader in the tiny Santa Fe County farm-and-ranch community of Stanley, King decided in seventh grade to be governor of New Mexico. The story of how he accomplished that goal-three times -plays out against the tremendous transformations occurring in the society, culture, politics, and business of New Mexico since World War II. When King won his first Santa Fe County Commission seat in 1954 at age 29, running for office was a down-home affair. Politics was personal. But as he served in office and climbed the political ladder toward his lifelong ambition, New Mexico changed. The state's population shifted away from the rural communities to the rapidly expanding cities, while the once-dominant agricultural interests in the legislature yielded to the emerging urban voting blocs. Meanwhile, the challenges of governing grew ever more complex. King's well-recognized skills of mediation and conciliation helped him lead the state through a time of often-bewildering change. This book is rich with colorful stories as King recalls the major events of his career and conveys the human side of campaigning, governing, political deal-making, and sparring with the press. He also talks about his friendships and encounters with many of the leading national and state political figures of our time, including President Bill Clinton, President Ronald Reagan, President Jimmy Carter, Senator Pete Domenici, and then Energy Secretary Bill Richardson. A classic tale of political intuitions spiced by New Mexico flavor as unique as Hatch green chile, Cowboy in the Roundhouse is lively reading. As famed mystery writer Tony Hillerman writes in his introduction to the book, While I count myself among the many who wanted Bruce King to write an autobiography, I doubt if any of us had much hope he'd get around to doing it. Now he has and it's even better than we'd expected. **8 Charles Poling is a journalist and author who could not remember a time when Bruce King was not governor. Poling writes fiction and true stories about the history, business, politics and daily life of New Mexico. He currently makes his home in Placitas, where the past, present, and future blend together and resonate with the peculiar harmony and dissonance known as New Mexico.…

Condition: good. The book is in good condition with all pages and cover intact, including the dust jacket if originally issued. The spine may show light wear. Pages may contain some notes or highlighting, and there might be a "From the library of" label. Boxed set packaging, shrink wrap, or included media like CDs may be missing.…

Condition: Good. 1st. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: good. Signed Copy: This item is signed by the author. Dust jacket is worn. Item has remainder mark. Hardcover.

Condition: good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail.…

Condition: very_good. Gently read. May have name of previous ownership, or ex-library edition. Binding tight; spine straight and smooth, with no creasing; covers clean and crisp. Minimal signs of handling or shelving. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships USPS Media Mail.…

Cloth. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition (stated). First Edition stated, First Printing. Hard cover 8vo in orange cloth w/ gold facs signature and copper spine titles. Fine and unmarked book in Fine unclipped DJ. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR New Mexico Gov. Bruce King, on front endpaper. 368pp inc. Index; illustrated in photos. 368 p. Inscribed and SIGNED By Author. Book.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Sunstone Press, Santa Fe. 1998. Hard Cover. Stated First Edition/ First Printing by Line Number. Book is tight, square, and unmarked. Book Condition: Fine. DJ: Near Fine; NOT Price Clipped ($26.95); light smudging to rear panel. Red paper over boards and spine with bright copper lettering on spine and with gilt signature on front board. Clean internals. Inner hinges are sound and not split. 368 pp 8vo. Bruce King towers over the political landscape of NM in the last half of the 20th century. Born the son of a homesteader in the tiny Santa Fe County farm-and-ranch community of Stanley, King decided in the 7th grade to be the GOV of NM. The story of how he accomplished that goal- three times- plays out against the tremendous transformations occurring in the society, culture, politics, and business of NM since WWII. A clean very presentable copy.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. There is an inscription from the author on the title page, and the book has a slight amount of shelf wear.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Sunstone Press, Santa Fe. 1998. Hardcover. Stated First Edition/ First Printing by Line Number. Inscribed by the author on the title page. Book is tight, square, and unmarked. Book Condition: Fine. DJ: Near Fine; NOT Price Clipped ($26.95); small closed tear on top flap fold. Red paper over boards and spine with bright copper lettering on spine and signature in gilt on front board. 368 pp 8vo. Bruce King towers over the political landscape of NM in the last half of the 20th century. Born the son of a homesteader in the tiny Santa Fe County farm-and-ranch community of Stanley, King decided in the 7th grade to be the GOV of NM. The story of how he accomplished that goal- three times- plays out against the tremendous transformations occurring in the society, culture, politics, and business of NM since WWII. A clean very presentable copy. Inscribed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+ in Very Good+ DJ. First edition. 6 x 9,368 pgs, index, b&w photos. A classic tale of political intuitions spiced by New Mexico flavor as unique as Hatch green chile, this autobiography of Governor Bruce King makes lively reading for anyone interested in politics, history, cowboys, ranching, and the American West. …

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Orange leatherbound with dustjacket is very clean throughout with Bruce King's signature and inscription to prior owners on end paper. Edges are square. Binding is tight and strong. signed and inscribed<not speci.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Cowboy in the Roundhouse: A Political Life by Bruce King and Charles Poling. Inscribed by author on front endpaper. First edition, first printing published in 1998 by Sunstone Press. Book and jacket both in near fine condition. Inscribed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Inscribed "To my Friend Brit White I always enjoyed El Paso Natural Gas Co. when you were there. Thanks for all your help. Best Wishes Gov. Bruce King". Bruce King towers over the political landscape of New Mexico in the last half of the twentieth century. Born the son of a homesteader in the tiny Santa Fe County farm-and-ranch community of Stanley, King decided in seventh grade to be governor of New Mexico. The story of how he accomplished that goal-three times!-plays out against the tremendous transformations occurring in the society, culture, politics, and business of New Mexico since World War II. When King won his first Santa Fe County Commission seat in 1954 at age 29, running for office was a down-home affair. Politics was personal. But as he served in office and climbed the political ladder toward his lifelong ambition, New Mexico changed. The state's population shifted away from the rural communities to the rapidly expanding cities, while the once-dominant agricultural interests in the legislature yielded to the emerging urban voting blocs. Meanwhile, the challenges of governing grew ever more complex. King's well-recognized skills of mediation and conciliation helped him lead the state through a time of often-bewildering change. This book is rich with colorful stories as King recalls the major events of his career and conveys the human side of campaigning, governing, political deal-making, and sparring with the press. He also talks about his friendships and encounters with many of the leading national and state political figures of our time, including President Bill Clinton, President Ronald Reagan, President Jimmy Carter, Senator Pete Domenici, and Energy Secretary Bill Richardson. A classic tale of political intuitions spiced by New Mexico flavor as unique as Hatch green chile, Cowboy in the Roundhouse is lively reading. As famed mystery writer Tony Hillerman writes in his introduction to the book, 'While I count myself among the many who wanted Bruce King to write an autobiography, I doubt if any of us had much hope he'd get around to doing it. Now he has and it's even better than we'd expected.'. Signed by Author.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. signed with a long note by "Governor Bruce King". Signed by Author(s).

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hardcover. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.