Knight In The Sun: Harper B. Lee, First Yankee Matador

""Knight in the Sun: Harper B. Lee, First Yankee Matador"" is a non-fiction book written by Marshall Hail. The book tells the story of Harper B. Lee, an American who became the first Yankee matador in the history of bullfighting. The book traces Lee's journey from his early years in Texas to his eventual rise to fame as a bullfighter in Mexico. Along the way, readers are treated to a vivid and detailed account of the world of bullfighting, including its history, traditions, and controversies. Hail's prose is both engaging and informative, and he does an excellent job of bringing Lee's story to life. Overall, ""Knight in the Sun"" is a fascinating read for anyone interested in bullfighting, American history, or the intersection of the two.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Tom Lea’s other books include both fiction (The Wonderful Country, The Primal Yoke, and The Hands of Cantú) and nonfiction (The King Ranch, A Picture Gallery, and In the Crucible of the Sun). He also served as a correspondent for Life magazine in the South Pacific during World War II. At the end of his life, he became friends with soon-to-be President George W. Bush, who used Lea’s sunrise side of the mountain image in his acceptance speech at the 2000 Republican National Convention.