Ranch Trails And Short Tales.

CLAIRE CHAMPIE CORDES

Publication: Crown King Press, 1991, NP

First edition. 8vo. Signed by the author on the title page. Pictorial stiff wrappers, 112 pp., illustrated. Memories and stories of ranch life in the Bradshaw Mountain area of central Arizona from a woman who was born there in 1900. "In her own words, Claire recalls the struggles, joys, and tragedies of Arizona ranch life in the early part of this century. No stay-at-home ranch wife, she helped with round-ups and branding, and participated in bear and lion hunts, as well as breakneck chases after wild horses. Somehow, she also found time to tend a garden, milk cows, raise chickens, and bring three children into the world." Front cover lightly soiled, else a near fine copy.