Description
1952 Charles Scribner’s Sons edition. No dustjacket. Hardcover is heavily worn with scuffs and stains. Cover edges are heavily worn with fraying and the cloth corners are completely worn off, exposing the paper underneath. Writing on first blank page. Pages are yellowed but unmarked inside and have worn/discolored outside edges. Book is skewed slightly. Binding is loosening but still intact.
This well-loved copy of “Trail Driving Days” by Dee Brown bears the marks of a lifetime of reading and handling. Published in 1952 by the esteemed Charles Scribner’s Sons, this seminal work captures the grit and determination of the cowboys who drove cattle along the iconic trails of the American West. Dee Brown’s vivid prose transports readers to a bygone era, weaving together firsthand accounts and meticulous research to paint a captivating portrait of the trail driving experience.
As a historian and novelist, Brown possessed a remarkable ability to breathe life into the past, illuminating the triumphs, hardships, and everyday realities of those who shaped the American frontier. “Trail Driving Days” stands as a testament to the author’s dedication to preserving the stories of these unsung heroes, ensuring their legacy endures for generations to come. This particular copy, with its well-worn exterior and handwritten notes, offers a tangible connection to the book’s enduring impact, inviting collectors and readers alike to immerse themselves in the rugged world of the cattle drives.