LARIATTES: A BOOK OF POEMS AND FAVORITE RECITATIONS Inscribed by Captain Jack
190433833Iowa: William A. Bell 1904. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Signed by Author. First Edition signed small thin 8vo format 6" x 9" 84pp in original dark green cloth with black stamping. This is the POET SCOUT's book of poetry of the America's Wild West. <br /> Originally born in Ireland 1847-1917 Crawford joined his family in Pennsylvania U.S.A. at the age of fourteen. Injured in the final days of the Civil War Crawford learned to read and write while he was recovering. <br /> Crawford under the influence of dime store novels headed West and pursued work as a journalist/correspondent and a scout most notably for the Black Hills Rangers and during the Great Sioux War. A rare "teetotaling" adventurer during the pioneering era of the U.S. expansion he rubbed shoulders with the likes of "Buffalo Bill Cody" and "Wild Bill Hickok" His character even managed a cameo appearance in the "Deadwood" book and T.V. series. <br /> LARIATTES: A Book of Poems and Favorite Recitations Inscribed by Captain Jack" is one of his contributions to literature showcasing his poetic talent and his ability to capture the spirit of the American frontier.<br /> Very Good condition the cover shows signs of wear and inscribed on the ffep by Crawford. "Yours Truly JW Crawford.Jack William A. Bell hardcover
