Edison Marshall, 'Shepherds of the Wild', A.L. Burt Reprint Edition, c.1922

Story

Published in 1922, this tale of Idaho sheep-ranching wars was written by Edison Marshall, who later became a legend of adventure fiction. While the story is a rugged Western, the book itself represents the birth of the modern 'bestseller' market, where reprint houses like A.L. Burt allowed readers to own beautiful hardcovers for a fraction of the original price.

Maker / Origin

Edison Marshall was a prolific American author known for his 'man against nature' stories; his work was so popular that several of his novels, including 'The Viking', were adapted into major Hollywood films. The publisher, A.L. Burt, was the king of the early 20th-century reprint market, specializing in high-quality, affordable versions of popular hits.

Condition & Value

The cover shows moderate shelf wear, with some fading to the blue cloth and softening of the spine ends. The internal pages appear clean with typical age-toning, but the absence of the dust jacket significantly limits the top-end collector value. Condition is consistent with a well-loved 'reading copy' from the era.