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

J. EVETTS HALEY

Publication: The Lakeside Press, 1929, Chicago

First edition. 8vo. Inked presentation inscription on the front free fly leaf to Texas historian, author and bookseller Ben E Pingenot signed J. Evetts Haley, and dated December 9, 1963. Decorated cloth, xvi, 261 pp., gilt top, frontispiece, acknowledgment, introduction, illustrated, plates, portraits, maps, appendix, bibliography, index. Introduction by John V. Farwell.

"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 "This book was so forthright about the rustling activities of one family that it drew a libel suit and was withdrawn shortly after publication.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.

Tiny "ding" to top front corner else a fine clean, bright copy of a cattle range classic. An increasingly scarce book, especially in this splendid condition.