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STROUD, ROBERT

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STROUD, ROBERT
<b>1397. ROBERT STROUD</b> (1890 - 1963) "The Bird Man of Alcatraz", imprisoned for the murder of a man in Juneau and a prison guard, Stroud made his life's work while incarcerated the befriending and study of birds and became a widely-respected ornithologist in the process. A.L.S. signed at opening and conclusion, 2pp. 4to., Alcatraz, Oct. 10, 1946. In a careful practiced hand, Stroud writes his letter in block letters, in part: <i>"ÉI have done close to one hundred thousand words this way in the last monthÉThis is the first time I have tried do any of this printing in almost 20 yearsÉI have a hunch that my book is going to be sold out by ChristmasÉI think I can sell the rest of this edition, regardless of priceÉGet you a bunch of 50 milligram ascorbic acidÉThe vets are responsible for this discovery. Cattle and dogs do not normally need this vitaminÉinjected into old bulls and old dogs, it produces wonderful results. They are getting as much as four years additional service out of bullsÉ</i>". Very good <b>$250-350</b>