Description: The Virginian: A Horseman of the Plains [Paperback] Wister, Owen; Remington, Dime novels had featured some rather scrawny horse-bound tenders of cattle, but not until 1902 did the cowboy become a fully realized article of American culture. That year Owen Wister, a native of Philadelphia, published the novel that established the conventions of the western. An immediate best seller, it has never faded from public consciousness. Suddenly there was the natural aristocrat, the Virginian, who faced down the archetypal villain. Trampas, flinging at him the unforgettable words "When you call me that, smile!" There was the eastern schoolteacher, Molly, far from being a wilted flower. They moved in the raw, bracing atmosphere that generations of readers and moviegoers would come to expect from westerns. To read The Virginian, again or for the first time, is to enter a cultural phenomenon. This Bison Book makes available once more the memorable 1929 edition that brought together the art of Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell. It adds an introduction by one of today's most brilliant creators of rugged individualists, Thomas McGuane. The author of Nobody's Angel (1982) and Keep the Change (1989), McGuane shows how The Virginian "bears all the advantages and disadvantages of being a precursor." Features Used Book in Good Condition Details Fast and Free Shipping You're already purchasing the item. Why pay additional for shipping, especially slow shipping? We get your order shipped out within 1-business day and delivered to your doorstep as quickly as possible. Competitive Pricing With our dynamic pricing model, our prices are always competitive. Our prices are some of the lowest that you will find on the internet. Rest assured that you're getting a good deal when purchasing with us. 30-day Money Back Guarantee We are committed to making sure that you leave this transaction satisfied. If you're unhappy with the product for any reason, you may return it back for your money-back or a replacement within 30 days. No questions asked!
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Binding: paperback
Pages: 452
Brand: University of Nebraska Press
Unspsc Code: 55101500
Target Audience: General/trade
Item Type Keyword: book
Number Of Items: 1
Edition: Revised ed.
Publication Date: 1992-08-01T00:00:01Z
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Item Name: The Virginian: A Horseman of the Plains
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Style: ABIS_BOOK
Book Title: Virginian : a Horseman of the Plains
Number of Pages: 452 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: University of Nebraska Press
Publication Year: 1992
Item Height: 0.6 in
Topic: General, Westerns
Illustrator: Yes
Features: Reprint
Genre: Fiction
Item Weight: 23.5 Oz
Item Length: 8 in
Author: Owen Wister
Item Width: 5.2 in
Format: Trade Paperback