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TCU Press, 2001. 1st Edition Printing Unknown. Hardcover. As New/New. No illustrations. CONDITION: "AS NEW" - what makes this "as new?" Inscriptions by contributors to the book (Lou Rodenberger, James Ward Lee, Dick Heaberlin, and Larry Herold). UNREAD c. 1998-2001 TCU Press hardcover (maroon boards) & dust jacket (in mylar cover), assumed first edition, no printing given. No illustrations. CONTENT: Porter's uneasy relationship with her home state has become increasingly important to discussions of her life and work. Born in the now-gone community of Indian Creek and raised in Kyle, Porter is tied to Texas by three major events that occurred during her career. In 1939 she expected to receive the Texas Institute of Letters Award for "Best Texas Book" only to be insulted when the award went to folklorist J. Frank Dobie. In the 1950s she accepted an invitation to lecture at the University of Texas at Austin. During her visit to present that lecture, Porter began to believe that UT would build a library… Read More

St. Martin's Press, 1999. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/New. B&W era photo section. CONDITION: Moving INSCRIPTION by Dent to Capt. Jimmy Clift, 1-21-1999 - half title page. AS NEW 1999 St Martin's Press hardcover (maroon boards), first edition, first printing. The majority of the book is unread, but the last chapter, along with a list of the "survivors," appears perused. What makes this book AS NEW? the inscription & the possible perusal. B&W era photo section of Bryant's survival team. Whoop! CONTENT: The legendary Paul "Bear" Bryant is recognized nationwide as one of the greatest coaches ever. So why did he always cite his 1-9 A&M team of 1954 as his favorite? This is the story of a remarkable team - and the beginning of the legend. The Junction Boys tells the story of Coach Paul "Bear" Bryant's legendary training camp in the small town of Junction, Texas. In a move that many consider the salvation of the Texas A&M football program, Coach Bryant put 115 players through the most… Read More