Before embarking on what would become one of the most prominent writing careers in American literature, spanning decades and indelibly shaping the nation's perception of the West, Larry McMurtry knew what it meant to come from Texas. Originally published in 1968, In a Narrow Grave is the Pulitzer Prize-winning author's homage to the past and present of the Lone Star State, where he grew up a precociously observant hand on his father's ranch. From literature to rodeos, small-town folk to big city intellectuals, McMurtry ...
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Before embarking on what would become one of the most prominent writing careers in American literature, spanning decades and indelibly shaping the nation's perception of the West, Larry McMurtry knew what it meant to come from Texas. Originally published in 1968, In a Narrow Grave is the Pulitzer Prize-winning author's homage to the past and present of the Lone Star State, where he grew up a precociously observant hand on his father's ranch. From literature to rodeos, small-town folk to big city intellectuals, McMurtry explores all the singular elements that define his land and community, revealing the surprising and particular challenges in the "dying . . . rural, pastoral way of life." "The gold standard for understanding Houston's brash rootlessness and civic insecurities" (Douglas Brinkley, New York Times Book Review), In a Narrow Grave offers a timeless portrait of the vividly human, complex, full-blooded Texan.
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Very Good. Essays / Texas. 8vo. Signed First Edition Thus (2018. ) 8vo paperback with 204 pages. Signed by both "Larry McMurtry" and by "Diana Ossana" on the title page. There is an inscription from Diana Ossana on the page preceding the contents page, " For Jon-When Larry's lovely editor asked him to write a new introduction to this 2018 edition, Larry said "I want Diana to write it. She knows me better than I know myself." So here it is. I hope it gives you some insight into Larry the man, young and old. In friendship, Diana." The book is in very good condition with very slight shelf wear. Interior is clean and tight. Pictures available upon request. Black spine/White text. #034080.
