The Brites Of Capote

NOEL R KEITH

Publication: The Texas Christian University Press, 1950, Fort Worth

First edition. 8vo. Generic inscription on the front free fly leaf by the author: "Best wishes to a newly found friend. Noel Keith." Black cloth, titles and designs stamped in gilt on the front cover and spine, pictorial front and rear endpapers, xlvi [2], 272 pp., preface, illustrated from photographs, portraits, map, chronology, appendices, index. The story of Mr. and Mrs. L.C. Brite and their famous Bar-Cross Ranch at Capote Mountain. The Brites were pioneers of the Big Bend Country who were instrumental in developing the Bloys Camp Meeting; witnessed the aftermath of Pancho Villa’s defeat of Ojinaga; and had their own ranch raided in 1917. Mr. Brite went "across the river" from Langtry to watch the Fitzsimmons/Maher fight that was promoted by Judge Roy Bean. Much more of interest. Fine bright copy in price-clipped dust jacket with light wear to the head of spine and tiny nicks to the corners and extremities. Scarce and much sought in the first edition.

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