Description: FIFTY YEARS ON THE OLD FRONTIER AS COWBOY, HUNTER, GUIDE, SCOUT, AND RANCHMAN Author: Cook, James H. Title: FIFTY YEARS ON THE OLD FRONTIER AS COWBOY, HUNTER, GUIDE, SCOUT, AND RANCHMAN Publication: New Haven: Yale University Press, 1923 Edition: First Edition Description: Hardcover. New Haven: Yale University Press, 1923. First edition. 9 1/2 x 6 1/4 inches: pp. xx, 291. Dark blue cloth with gold gilt titles on spine. With photographs, index. Handwritten pencil notes by G. C. Bayles, previous owner, who was present at some of the battles and incidents described in the book.Boards have edge wear, rubbing, some light corner bumping, soiling. Previous owner's name stamp, inscription on free facing end page. Pencil notes in margin, explanation below. Binding tight. James H. Cook was a cowboy, a scout for the U. S. military during the Apache uprising, and eventually the owner of the Agate Springs Ranch. One of the fascinating parts of his memoir deals with his thirty-five year friendship with the Oglala Lakota Sioux chief Red Cloud. Their friendship was so close that the Sioux tried to have Cook appointed as their Indian agent.One of a kind copy. Previous owner, G. C. Bayles bequeathed the book to his son George M. Bayles. He wrote handwritten margins notes commenting on the incidents that he was present at. Inscription reads as follows - "This book was handed down from Father to son. The various remarks penciled into the book was done by G. C. Bayles who was within sound of some of the happenings in this book." Good. Seller ID: 1081 Subject: Old West Blackwood Bookhouse Housing over 30 years of bookselling experience within its virtual walls, Blackwood Bookhouse is a purveyor of quality used and rare books, committed to bringing you the finest products in tandem with superior customer service. Terms All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
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Author: Cook, James H
Publisher: Yale University Press
Year Printed: 1923
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
