The Stolen Steers: A Tale of the Big Thicket

By Bill Brett

Book Overview

Bill Brett's folk tale of life in the Big Thicket takes place in the years around the turn of the century. Brett heard the story from the old man who had lived it. He retells it as a captivating,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0890960267
• ISBN13: 9780890960264
• Release Date: January 1977
• Publisher: Texas A & M University Press
• Length: 116 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.

Customer Reviews

A fine story told by a fine storyteller about old ways.

For those who like the Louis L'Amour and Elmer Kelton books, "The Stolen Steers" will be a joy to read. It covers the old values, dilemmas, and solutions in a story about survival in South East Texas near the turn-of-the-century. Further, you get the impression that the author not only writes the story but lived in the shoes of the main character--a convincing, engaging presentation. You won't be sorry for taking a chance on this one.

A fine story told by a fine storyteller about old ways.

For those who like the Louis L'Amour and Elmer Kelton books, "The Stolen Steers" will be a joy to read. It covers the old values, dilemmas, and solutions in a story about survival in South East Texas near the turn-of-the-century. Further, you get the impression that the author not only writes the story but lived in the shoes of the main character--a convincing, engaging presentation. You won't be sorry for taking a chance on this one.