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The Quirt and the Spur: Vanishing Shadows of the Texas Frontier (Double Mountain Books),Used
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In 1909, former frontier judge and editor Edgar Rye introduced The Quirt and the Spur: Vanishing Shadows of the Texas Frontier to a reading public hungry for stories of this vanishing world. Drawing upon his experiences during the frontiers heyday, Rye focused on the area around old Fort Griffin during the 1870s, a time and place that was fast fading from memory. At the heart of the narrative stood The Flat, a wild yet vibrant frontier village attached to the fort. Peopled by the desperate and the hopeful, the adventurous and the opportunistic, The Flat was a place in the tradition of Dodge City and Tombstone, towns that became synonymous with western violence and lawlessness. More than any other single work of western Texas historiography, The Quirt and the Spur helped shape the perception of Old Northwest Texas as a wild and woolly frontier. Rye, who intended the work to bring pleasure to old friends, never anticipated that it would be taken as history. Indeed, he anticipated that his more exacting reader would find his yarns to be all wool and a yard wide. Nevertheless, in The Quirt and the Spur Rye successfully grasped at those vanishing shadows of the frontier past and set them down for posterity. Over the years, historians and writers have drawn upon the mythical Fort Griffin in their own works, and today Ryes opus is a staple in collectors libraries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Quirt and the Spur' about? A: 'The Quirt and the Spur: Vanishing Shadows of the Texas Frontier' is a historical narrative by Edgar Rye that explores the lives and events around old Fort Griffin in Texas during the 1870s, focusing on the vibrant yet wild frontier village known as The Flat.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Quirt and the Spur' is Edgar Rye, a former frontier judge and editor.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'The Quirt and the Spur' was published on September 15, 2000.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is published in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Quirt and the Spur' have? A: 'The Quirt and the Spur' contains 372 pages.
- Q: Is this book part of a series? A: No, 'The Quirt and the Spur' is a standalone book and is designated as a First Edition.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'The Quirt and the Spur' is categorized under Biographical works.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'The Quirt and the Spur'? A: The book explores themes of the American frontier, historical memory, and the contrast between lawlessness and civilization during the late 19th century in Texas.
- Q: Can I gift 'The Quirt and the Spur'? A: Yes, 'The Quirt and the Spur' makes a thoughtful gift for readers interested in American history, western culture, or biographies.
- Q: Is there any additional information on the book's historical significance? A: 'The Quirt and the Spur' is significant for its contributions to the historiography of Northwest Texas, as it helped shape the perception of the region's frontier past.