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W. D. Coburn "Rhymes From A Round Up Camp" 1899

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W. D. Coburn  Rhymes From A Round Up Camp  1899
For your consideration is this 1899 first edition of "Rhymes From A Round Up Camp" by Wallace D. Coburn, copyrighted by Wallace D. Coburn. This is a rare, collectable cowboy poetry book featuring numerous line drawings by renowned artist C. M. Russell (1864-1926). American author, poet, and journalist Wallace D. Coburn is well-known for his writings about the American Old West. His 1899 publication of "Rhymes From A Round Up Camp" is one of his most renowned literary works. The book is a compilation of poems that perfectly convey the spirit of late 19th-century American West life. Coburn's "Rhymes From A Round Up Camp" is widely praised for its true-to-life depiction of cowboy life, giving readers an insight into the exciting and frequently difficult lives of people who lived and worked on the American frontier. The poems capture the essence of the West by focusing on topics like the majesty of the surrounding scenery, the struggles cowboys faced, and their shared sense of camaraderie. The book shows a leather bound cover with gold gilt in the cowboy on horseback design, the authors name and around the title of the book. The book shows good condition overall with some slight wear to the cover and wear to the interior pages. The first few pages are partially disconnected from the spine. The book measures 6 13/16" L x 5 3/8" W.