{"product_id":"this-heres-a-goodun-paperback","title":"This Here's a Good'un - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBill Brett\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eFrank Abshier\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn fact, all the stories in this collection are good'uns. Bill Brett has a fine ear for the ways of speech and a sharp eye for the way of life of the forests and swamps of the southeastern region of Texas. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSome might say that the tone of many of these tales is more autobiographical than that of his earlier collection, \u003ci\u003eThere Ain't No Such Animal, \u003c\/i\u003e and perhaps that's true, for in these stories he shows a keen understanding of what it was like for a boy growing up in the early decades of the twentieth century, passing into manhood, and accepting the responsibility that comes with maturity. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut there are also stories here about such topics as the strains of married life, the hazards of an obsession for deer hunting, the drawbacks to being part of a family, and the foibles of politicians. In other words, Bill Brett writes with natural humor and perceptive wisdom about the way folks live through all their years. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThese stories will appeal to anyone who likes a well-told yarn about boys, dogs, horses, farmers, preachers, and the country life that was common to us all just a few generations ago.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBILL BRETT has been postmaster of Hull, Texas, Oil-well roughneck, cowhand, farmer, rancher, deputy sheriff, truck driver, and \"anything else that would help raise a family.\" In addition to \u003ci\u003eThere Ain't No Such Animal\u003c\/i\u003e, Texas A\u0026amp;M University Press has published Brett's \u003ci\u003eThe Stolen Steers\u003c\/i\u003e, which received the Cowboy Hall of Fame's Western Heritage Award for folklore.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 124\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.32 x 9.09 x 6.08 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 19, 1983\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47426324136114,"sku":"9781585440740","price":18.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/7335ae86bd890102bbd10f787d5b9e58.webp?v=1778514289","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/this-heres-a-goodun-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}