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First edition. Tall quarto. Presentation Edition. Inked gift inscription from the author, signed & dated on the front free fly leaf .Decorated full leather, xiii + [3], 298 pp., map, illustrated, including many photographs in black & white and in color. The author, from a ranching family, chronicles the daily experiences of the Anglo, Mexican-American, and African-American cowboy in the Goliad-Refugio-Victoria counties area. The book includes not only the reminiscences of men and women who have lived on the ranches, but also the histories of 22 separate ranches in the Coastal Bend area written by members of the families who still operate them. Ms. O'Conner, a gifted photographer, uses a combination of her own talents and numerous vintage photographs to present an outstanding visual record of working ranch people. Author had this special edition made for presenting to those ranches who contributed their time and photographs to the making of this history. Loaded with fascinating ranch photos covering 155 years and selected from 10,000 collected images by the families who founded and operate these ranches around Victoria County, Texas. This special leather binding makes this rare and beautiful. An extremely handsome volume, this is a worthy addition to any range-life library. As new, unread copy without dust jacket, as issued. Seller Inventory # 49169
Title: CRYIN' FOR DAYLIGHT. A RANCHING CULTURE IN ...
Publisher: Wexford Publishing, [1989]., Austin
Publication Date: 1989
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: [TEXAS].
Seller: Looking for Books?, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, U.S.A.
Softcover. Condition: Very Good+. First Edition. Book is clean and tight, tiny bit of shelf wear. This copy is stated first edition and has signature of one of the cowboys mentioned just under the article about him I'll leave a slip at that spot so you can find it. There is a wrinkle at the middle top edge of first 3 pages. Noticed some foxing on top edges. ; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; 298 pages. Seller Inventory # 9863
Seller: Brazos Bend Books, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Near Fine in a Very Good+ dust jacket. Book with minor evidence of handling, no notable flaws. Unmarked. Jacket has trace edge-wear and is lightly rubbed on the rear panel. No chips or tears. 298 pages. Seller Inventory # 045892
Seller: Books From The Bayou, Napoleonville, LA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Hardcover book with dust jacket. Dust jacket shows light rubbing overall, and a very minor curl to bottom edge. Pages are clean and crisp. No writing found inside or out. Binding is tight, pages are secure. Our books are described as accurately as possible and come with our problem-free easy return policy. We like happy customers! Our items are always shipped within 2 business days. Seller Inventory # 042224001
Seller: HPB-Emerald, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. 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_463418628
Seller: Brazos Bend Books, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Signed and dated (1989) by the author on the front endpage. Signature and date only -- no inscription. Very Good Minus in like dust jacket. Book and jacket soundly bumped at upper corners, especially front. A bit of light foxing to page edges and prelims. Unmarked but for author's signature. Jacket is slightly edge-worn and has some small spots where the laminate has lifted on the rear panel. No chips or tears. 298 pages. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 045959
Seller: Mispah books, Redhill, SURRE, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: New. NEW. SHIPS FROM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. book. Seller Inventory # ERICA82909624821886
Seller: BUCKINGHAM BOOKS, ABAA, ILAB, IOBA, GREENCASTLE, PA, U.S.A.
[TEXAS]. First edition. Tall quarto. Inked gift inscription from the author, signed & dated on the front free fly leaf .Decorated green cloth, xii + [1], 289 pp., map, illustrated, including many photographs in black & white and in color. The author, from a ranching family, chronicles the daily experiences of the Anglo, Mexican-American, and African-American cowboy in the Goliad-Refugio-Victoria counties area. The book includes not only the reminiscences of men and women who have lived on the ranches, but also the histories of 22 separate ranches in the Coastal Bend area written by members of the families who still operate them. Ms. O'Conner, a gifted photographer, uses a combination of her own talents and numerous vintage photographs to present an outstanding visual record of working ranch people. An extremely handsome volume, this is a worthy addition to any range-life library. Fine in dust jacket lightly rubbed at spine ends. Seller Inventory # 48597