The Man Who Shot Quantrill

This hardcover edition of "The Man Who Shot Quantrill" shows signs of wear, typical of an ex-library book. The dust jacket is intact but has visible wear and library markings. The binding remains strong, and the pages are clean, albeit with expected library stamps. Overall, the book is in fair condition, offering a glimpse into its historical journey through library collections.

"The Man Who Shot Quantrill" by George C. Appell, published by Doubleday & Company, Inc. in 1957, is a historical fiction novel set in the tumultuous times of the American West. This edition was printed in Garden City, New York, and showcases Appell's exploration of the infamous outlaw, Quantrill. While the copyright page confirms the publication year as 1957, there is no explicit mention of it being a first edition. This particular copy is an ex-library book from Hooker, Oklahoma, as indicated by the stamp on the title page. The book is bound in hardcover, and the dust jacket shows signs of wear, consistent with its age and library usage. This edition is a compelling acquisition for collectors interested in Western historical fiction and the narrative of outlaws in American history.