{"product_id":"the-big-it-and-other-stories-paperback","title":"The Big It and Other Stories - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eA. B. Guthrie  Jr.\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDayton Duncan\u003c\/b\u003e (Introduction by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA. B. Guthrie Jr. is best known for his historical fiction; his classic novel \u003cem\u003eThe Way West\u003c\/em\u003e earned him a Pulitzer Prize. Guthrie had the ability to create memorable yet believable characters, was skillful in his use of narration and point of view, and possessed a notable flair for describing the landscape of the American West. It is unsurprising, perhaps, that Guthrie also had a deft talent for short fiction. \u003cem\u003eThe Big It and Other Stories\u003c\/em\u003e collects his diverse shorter tales, written between 1946 and 1960.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOften relying on a few recorded facts as a springboard for his lively and sympathetic imagination, Guthrie explores many of his favorite themes--communion between man and nature, the test of manhood, resilience in the face of new or dangerous situations--with a sure and steady hand that always holds the reader's interest. Full of humor and excitement, \u003cem\u003eThe Big It and Other Stories\u003c\/em\u003e showcases Guthrie's art in a new genre and spotlights the love for the West and for westerners that is the hallmark of his writing. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA. B. Guthrie Jr. (1901-91) is the author of numerous books, including \u003cem\u003eThe Way West\u003c\/em\u003e, winner of the Pulitzer Prize for fiction, as well as \u003cem\u003eMurders at Moon Dance\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ePlaying Catch-Up\u003c\/em\u003e, both available in Bison Books editions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDayton Duncan is an award-winning writer, documentary filmmaker, and the author of numerous books, including \u003cem\u003eScenes of Visionary Enchantment: Reflections on Lewis and Clark\u003c\/em\u003e (Nebraska, 2004).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA. B. Guthrie Jr. (1901-91) is the author of numerous books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Way West\u003c\/i\u003e, winner of the Pulitzer Prize for fiction, as well as \u003ci\u003eMurders at Moon Dance\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePlaying Catch-Up\u003c\/i\u003e, both available in Bison Books editions. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDayton Duncan is an award-winning writer, documentary filmmaker, and the author of numerous books, including \u003ci\u003eScenes of Visionary Enchantment: Reflections on Lewis and Clark\u003c\/i\u003e (Nebraska, 2004). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 7.9 x 5.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 01, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47451559887026,"sku":"9780803240551","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/2b0c0b5f81c2f580e391d301bf64f586.webp?v=1778797355","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/the-big-it-and-other-stories-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}