The Pioneers, by James Fenimore Cooper. This book was published by Grosset and Dunlap but there is no date on it. The inside cover and first page in the book (the frontispiece, I guess you could call it) has this illustration. This novel was the first in the Leatherstocking series to be published (in 1823). This book was probably printed in the 1930's or -40's or thereabouts.The second was The Trail of the Lonesome Pine by John Fox, Jr. and also published by Grosset and Dunlap by arrangement with Charles Scribner's Sons. It was published in October 1908 and is an illustrated edition. Here is a copy of the frontispiece:
And the third book was Buck Peters, Ranchman, by Clarence E. Mulford and John Wood Clay, and this was also published by Grosset and Dunlap by arrangement with A. C. McClurg & Co., copyright 1912. This one got my attention on the Title Page which states: "Buck Peters, Ranchman Being the Story of What Happened When Buck Peters, Hopalong Cassidy, and Their Bar-20 Associates Went to Montana"
Here is a picture of the front cover:
There were some newer editions of Double-D Westerns and Bar-20 Westerns, but I had to pass on them for now. If I ever get caught up on my To Be Read file, I might return to the store and see if there are any left. I think these will entertain me for awhile.
Sounds tempting, Oscar. Happy reading.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mr. Valance.
DeleteBuck Peters. Rings a bell. I've been reading some of the Cassidy books of late, via ebook, though
ReplyDeleteCharles, if I like this one, I'll get more of them. It's been a long time since I've even read a Hopalong Comic book, let alone one of these novels.
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ReplyDeleteSeems to be working OK from this end, Charles. I've been a little late posting a reply due to other stuff recently, but I'm still here.
DeleteI've been at AbeBooks looking for old books again of late, and they are currently being delivered. Would be happier with the opportunity to look for them where you have a chance to "discover" something you didn't expect to find and actually hold them in your hands before buying. Your Clarence Mulford cover looks very much of the period. Buck Peters is, I believe, the foreman at the Bar-20.
ReplyDeleteSome antique stores have a few old books, but you have to be lucky and spend time looking. You're right about Buck Peters.
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