R. G. Vliet — Rockspring: A Novel
New York, The Viking Press, 1974. Cloth. A smart first edition of this thrilling Western from American writer Russell G. Vliet. First edition. The author's first novel. Set in Texas in the wild 1830s, the daughter of poor white pioneers is kidnapped by three Mexican outlaws. A cold canyon becomes her prison but she finds kindness from the youngest of the desperate outlaws. Written by Russell G. Vliet, an American poet, novelist, playwright, and short story writer. In the original quarter purple cloth binding with purple paper covered boards. Externally, excellent. Original unclipped dust wrapper is very smart with light wear to the extremities. Minor sunning to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Near Fine.