The Xit Ranch Of Texas And The Early Days Of The Llano Estacado.

J. EVETTS HALEY

Other works by J. EVETTS HALEY

Publication: The Lakeside Press, 1929, Chicago

First edition. 8vo. Decorated cloth, xvi, 261 pp., gilt top, frontis., acknowledgment, introduction, illustrated, plates, portraits, maps, appendix, bibliography, index. Introduction by John V. Farwell. With associated letter laid-in. "One of the best books about a Texas ranch. Because of a lawsuit most of the edition was recalled and suppressed, making it one of the rarest and most sought after books on cattle. This is the author's first book, and the many books he has written since have enhanced his reputation as a writer."---Ramon F. Adams. "A foundation work on ranching in the Panhandle, and an important ranch history."---William S. Reese. "As county and town afford the basis for historical treatment of many areas, ranches have afforded basis for various range country histories. Of these Haley's XIT Ranch is the best."---J. Frank Dobie. "This book was so forthright about the rustling activities of one family that it drew a libel suit and was withdrawn shortly after publication. The book was only warehoused, however, and years later most of the copies were circulated; nonetheless, it is scarce today."-The Best Of The West 247. "John L. McCarty called it "a monumental work" and Chandler Robinson termed it "an epic account of the largest and most famous ranching operations in the West. It ia one of the most highly landmarks in the literature of the cattle country."--Basic Texas Books 82. A clean, bright near fine copy of a cattle range classic. An interesting letter laid-in from C. Boone McClure, Executive Secretary of The Panhandle Plains Historical Society, on Society letterhead, discusses some of Haley's legal problems, and identifies specific pages of this book for which legal problems developed. Typed letter dated 1971 and signed by McClure. Recipient of the letter's name in upper corner of front pastedown endpaper. An increasingly scarce book, especially in this condition.

Inventory Number: 53981