RANCH ON THE RUIDOSO. THE STORY OF A PIONEER FAMILY IN NEW MEXICO, 1871-1968

COE, WILBUR

Published by Alfred A. Knopf, 1968., New York, 1968

About this Item

First edition. 8vo. Signed on the front fly leaf by Wilbur Coe and Peter Hurd. The signature of Wilbur Coe is very scarce as he died after having signed only a few copies and before the book was fully into distribution. Cloth, olive green colored front and rear endpapers, xviii, 279 pp., 4 maps by Jose Cisneros. Numerous illustrations from old photographs. Two color plates and pictorial dust jacket by Peter Hurd. Well-written account of the history of a ranching family in New Mexico. "The author of this book, the son of Frank Coe, tells of his life as a successful rancher. The early chapters deal with his troubles during the Lincoln County War and his friendship with Billy The Kid.On the whole the book is most interesting."--Ramon Adams. Offers a vivid portrait of frontier life, cowboys, ranch operations, and the transformation of New Mexico Territory into statehood. An excellent work with much information on Billy The Kid. Fine in dust jacket.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: RANCH ON THE RUIDOSO. THE STORY OF A PIONEER FAMILY IN NEW MEXICO, 1871-1968
• Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf, 1968., New York
• Publication Date: 1968
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: [NEW MEXICO] [CATTLE RANCHING].
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)