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TWO-GUN GERTA IBD

STEEGER BOOKS
11 / 2023
9781618277763
Inglés

Sinopsis

Saddle up for an exhilarating journey through the rugged terrain of the Wild West witháTwo-Gun Gerta,áa Western masterpiece by the trailblazing hardboiled fiction author Carroll John Daly, in collaboration with C.C. Waddell. Celebrating the 100th anniversary of GertaâÇÖs initial publication, this edition marks a historic milestone as the first-ever reprint of any of DalyâÇÖs western works. Immerse yourself in the secret history of hardboiled writing, creating a literary link between Daly and-by proximity, Hammett- connecting to the literary landscape of Jack London and Rudyard KiplingâÇÖs generation.Meet Gerta OâÇÖBeirne, a formidable woman adept at handling firearms, as she confronts outlaws and navigates the challenges of the American frontier. This edition, enriched with a comprehensive introduction by David Laurence Wilson, provides a deeper understanding of DalyâÇÖs roots through previously unreleased family photos. The captivating new cover by acclaimed illustrator Rick Geary enhances the allure ofáTwo-Gun Gerta,áshowcasing DalyâÇÖs versatility and establishing him not only as a pioneer of detective fiction but also as a masterful storyteller of the Old West.