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Read the high country : guide to western books and films

SubjectWestern stories
Western films
Readers' advisory services
Fiction in libraries
DescriptionIncludes bibliographical references (p. 427-431) and indexes
Includes filmography: p. 343-414
Assist readers in their book and film selections with this guide to Westerns. Read the High Country covers titles spanning the entire spectrum of the genre-from such classics as those written by Zane Grey, Louis L'Amour, and Max Brand, to traditional novels by Elmer Kelton and contemporary "novels of the West" by Annie Proulx, Louise Erdrich, and Larry McMurtry. The book describes and maps approximately 2,000 titles, grouping them by subgenre and theme, and describing their features and plots. Also included are chapters on the history of the genre, six great authors of the genre, a Western timeline, information on resources and awards, and detailed indexes
CreatorMort, John, 1947-
PublisherWestport, Conn. : Libraries Unlimited
ContributorBrigham Young University-Idaho, David O. McKay Library
Date2006-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Identifierhttp://archive.org/details/readhighcountryg00mort
Languageeng