Publication: Alfred A Knopf, 1927, New York
First Edition. Cloth. 206pp. A classic story of the Mountain Man. It is called "a masterpiece of historical-poetical prose" by Lawrence Clark Powell in his essay on Fergusson in his SOUTHWEST CLASSICS. THE CREATIVE LITERATURE OF THE ARID LANDS. "Wolf Song is considered by most critics to be his best novel ... indeed, some have called it the finest novel of the American West. It tells the story of a mountain man, Sam Lash, loosely modelled on Kit Carson." A fine, bright copy. Rare dust jacket shows moderate, general soiling and very slight edgewear. An exceptional copy.
Inventory Number: 50505