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The Brites of Capote by Noel L. Keith 1950 first printing

The Brites of Capote by Noel L. Keith 1950 first printing

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The Brites of Capote 
Noel L. Keith 

First printing, Texas Christian University Press, 1950

This is the story of the pioneer Brite family of Presidio county in the Big Bend region of far West Texas near Marfa.  Lucas Charles Brite arrived at Copote Peak in 1885 with a herd of 166 cattle.  For several years Brite camped alone in the wilderness, establishing a substantial ranch.  Brite married, raised a family, and by the 1920's controlled a ranch covering 125,000 acres that became famous for breeding and raising champion Hereford cattle. 

Hardcover, black coated cloth over boards, gilt lettering, graphic brand on front.  Octavo (9 1/4" X 6 1/4"), pp xlvi, 272, includes photo section.  Photo endpapers, includes index.  No dust jacket. 

Very good, there is one small scuffed patch on spine edge, original owner's bookplate and name on front paste down, one page in appendix with dog-ear crease, otherwise clean, square, and tight.

sku 9120902

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