In the wake of such monumental books on george armstrong custer by writers like frederick whittaker, w. As a cheyenne, jack ate dog, had four wives, and saw his people butchered by general custers soldiers. As a white man, he participated in the slaughter of the buffalo and tangled with wyatt earp. Dec 02, 2012 larry mcmurtry, the prolific texas author, screenwriter and book collector, knows something about the fetish for the fallen commander, and confesses that as a rare book dealer i once owned a. Custer, little bighorn or native american relations. After the success of the book and the movie, mcmurtry received the prestigious guggenheim grant in 1964. Mcmurtry also argues that custers last stand at the little bighorn should be seen as a monumental event in our nations. His novels include horseman, pass by 1962, the last picture show 1966, and terms of endearment 1975, which were adapted into films earning 26 oscar. Jul 14, 2017 larry mcmurtry on the villainous custer and the myths of the west. Larry mcmurtry, author of lonesome dove, captures one of the wests greatest villains, general custer, in a new. He published his first book, horseman, pass by, which was turned into a movie, when he was just 25.
Larry mcmurtry on the villainous custer and the myths of the west. Larry mcmurtrys short biography of custer doesnt really cover any new ground. Larry mcmurtry, the prolific texas author, screenwriter and book. Your new book, custer, is about the battle of the little bighorn. Mcmurtry was educated at north texas state college now university. Mcmurtry captures custer as only he could houston chronicle. Larry mcmurtry books list of books by author larry mcmurtry. Mcmurtry s book does what dozens of others on custer have not.
From graduating last in his class at west point to leading the illfated 7th cavalry in the attack at little bighorn, custer forged a legacy still very much alive today as one of the wests most enduring historical figures. Custer book by larry mcmurtry official publisher page simon. Mcmurtrys custer is best suited for fans who have only a. Horse and george custer featured a certain amount of authorial ventriloquism. Mcmurtry, the author of too many books to count but known best for lonesome dove, is short on words and long on illustrations here. Custer is a sumptuous coffee table book, full of a score of pictures of the colonel and. Connell, james donovan and nathaniel philbrick, what else could larry mcmurtry say. Released in early november, 2012, larry mcmurtry s custer is among the most recent studies of an endlessly fascinating subject. Pulitzer prizewinning author larry mcmurtry traces the life of general custer with insightful writing and over 100 photographs, drawings and paintings. Larry mcmurtry, prolific american writer noted for his novels set on the frontier, in contemporary small towns, and in increasingly urbanized and industrial areas of texas. Reviewed by steve weinberg another book about george armstrong custer and the battle of little big horn. As you see, mcmurtry starts the custer saga in an unusual place, with a lithograph, and begins to capture the horribleness of little big horn. Oh what a slaughter book by larry mcmurtry official. Larry mcmurtry books biography and list of works author.
Custer by larry mcmurtry 2012, hardcover for sale online ebay. A defining portrait of the life and legacy of the compelling figure of the american west, george armstrong custer. It cuts through the myths, including what was actually said at the battle on june 25, 1876. On june 25, 1876, general george armstrong custer and his 7th cavalry attacked a large lakota cheyenne village on the little bighorn river in montana territory. Custer book king county library system bibliocommons. Few authors match mcmurtry s voice of unsentimental authority.
Custer by larry mcmurtry signed first edition book. Larry mcmurtry is an american author and screenwriter of novels set in the west. To be clear, custer is not a historical novel, but a semiserious nonfiction treatment. Larry mcmurtry, the prolific texas author, screenwriter and book collector, knows something about the fetish for the fallen commander, and confesses that as a rare book dealer i once owned a. Larry mcmurtry, chronicler of the american west, takes on the controversial figure of lt. If you want an indepth read of little big horn and custer, look elsewhere start with nathaneal philbrick. In 1975, larry mcmurtry publish the novel terms of endearment.
All stock has been purchased and shelved over the last four decades by owner and founder larry mcmurtry. Custer, sitting bull, and the battle of the little bighorn by nathaniel philbrick, a terrible g. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3. Larry mcmurtry 1936 larry mcmurtry born june 3, 1936 in wichita falls, texas is an american novelist, essayist and screenwriter mcmurtry is probably best known for his pulitzer prizewinning novel larry mcmurtry born june 3, 1936 in wichita falls, texas is an american novelist, essayist and screenwriter. Custer by larry mcmurtry 2012, hardcover for sale online. At last, on page 106, he abdicates all responsibility for saying anything new or. Aug 15, 2012 brandon thibodeaux the new york times. Pulitzer prize winner larry mcmurtry crafts works synonymous with the grandeur and beauty of the american west. Besides that, i was sad and embarrassed that mcmurtrys name was on this book. Larry mcmurtry s short biography of custer doesnt really cover any new ground. His nonfiction works include a biography of crazy horse, walter benjamin at the dairy queen, paradise, sacagaweas nickname. It contains lots of anecdotes and some damned fine stories. This isnt, therefore, a deep look into the history of g.
Custer book by larry mcmurtry official publisher page. Amazon can probably get a copy to the white house by drone in about 10 minutes. The final book of larry mcmurtrys lonesome dove tetralogy is an exhilarating tale of legend and heroism. Nov 06, 2012 larry mcmurtry, chronicler of the american west, takes on the controversial figure of lt. In this lavishly illustrated volume, larry mcmurtry, the greatest chronicler of the american west, tackles for the first time one of the paramount figures of western and american history. Nov 01, 2012 buy featured book title custer author larry mcmurtry. I eagerly check amazon for new books about 2 or 3 times a year and was excited when i saw a new book by larry mcmurtry. From graduating last in his class at west point to leading the illfated 7th cavalry in the attack at little bighorn, custer forged a legacy still very. His novels include horseman, pass by 1962, the last picture show 1966, and terms of endearment 1975, which were adapted into films earning 26 oscar nominations 10 wins. Although larry mcmurtry worked as a cowhand on his fathers texas cattle ranch until he was 22, he never aspired to be a rancher. Over the years i have devoured every book i could find on custer and the little big horn. In oh what a slaughter, larry mcmurtry has written a unique. This book became his biggest hit to date, and then the novel was adapted for the big screen in 1983.
Booked up carries between 150,000 and 200,000 fine and scholarly books. In this lavishly illustrated volume, larry mcmurtry, the greatest chronicler of the american west, tackles for the first time one of the paramount figures of western and american historygeorge armstrong custer. Oct 22, 20 larry mcmurtry, chronicler of the american west, takes on the controversial figure of lt. Nov 30, 2012 as you see, mcmurtry starts the custer saga in an unusual place, with a lithograph, and begins to capture the horribleness of little big horn horrible because of custer s deadly campaigns.
And yet mcmurtrys approach feels much more like a literary. Larry mcmurtry books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography. Custer by larry mcmurtry this lavishly illustrated volume reassesses and celebrates the life and legacy of the wests most legendary figure, george armstrong. As new edition book club isbn 9781451626209 item price.
Custer, a complex man who has captivated historians for over a century. Larry mcmurtry on the villainous custer and the myths of. Custer by larry mcmurtry author autographed hardcover book first bookclub edition, first printing, mint, new unread in a flawless dust jacket in archival acetate cover, signed by the author. After finishing it, i questioned a lot of what i thought i knew. Released in early november, 2012, larry mcmurtrys custer is among the most recent studies of an endlessly fascinating subject. Im a huge fan of lonesome dove and anticipated a similar caliber work on custer but it was a great disappointment. Crazy horse by larry mcmurtry book cover, description, publication history. Larry jeff mcmurtry born june 3, 1936 is an american novelist, essayist, bookseller, and screenwriter whose work is predominantly set in either the old west or in contemporary texas. Since tom sees me as a little too custerfixated i thought it might amuse him to know that james atlas, the series editor, initially offered me custer, when the series was aborning. Larry mcmurtry, author of lonesome dove, captures one of the wests greatest villains, general custer, in a new biography. Larry mcmurtry his novels include the last picture show, terms of endearment, lonesome dove winner of the 1986 pulitzer prize for fiction, folly and glory and rhino ranch.
His longstanding familiarity and writing about the west and his love for the subject are themselves enough to make his thoughts about custer of interest. Mcmurtry also argues that custer s last stand at the little bighorn should be seen as a monumental event in our nations history. This is, of course, a wellcovered subject, the subject of thousands of books and. Custer 9781451626209 by larry mcmurtry and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. The great larry mcmurtry has written a book about custer and the battle of little bighorn. There were 10,000 indians there several times throughout his book, author larry mcmurtry says that he never intended it to be a definitive volume on the life of custer. He is best known for his novels terms of endearment, lonesome dove and cowriting the screenplay to brokeback mountain. Few authors match mcmurtrys voice of unsentimental authority.
Larry mcmurtrys breezy tour, with many artifacts, of custer and the battle of. Mcmurtrys book does what dozens of others on custer have not. Those are the feelings i had after reading larry mcmurtrys new book about george armstrong custer. Mcmurtrys custer is best suited for fans who have only. Mcmurtry says custer expected to fight a few hundred natives. Custer is a natural topic to follow previous mcmurtry nonfiction books on crazy horse, william buffalo bill cody, sacagawea and the 2005 book titled oh what a slaughter, which. Other mcmurtry novels that were adapted for film include the last picture show and terms of endearment.
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