These Is My Words: The Diary of Sarah Agnes buy Prine, 1881-1901 first edition first printing Arizona Territory settler novel hardcover NF

Inspired by the author's original family memoirs, this absorbing story introduces us to the questing, indomitable Sarah Prine, one of the most memorable women ever to survive and prevail in the Arizona Territory of the late 1800s. As a child, a fiery young woman, and finally a caring mother, Sarah forges a life as full and as fascinating as our deepest needs, our most secret hopes and our grandest dreams. She rides Indian-style and shoots with deadly aim, greedily devours a treasure trove of leatherbound books, downs fire, flood, Comanche raids and other mortal perils with the unique courage that forged the character of the American West.

Rich in authentic details of daily life and etched with striking character portraits of very different pioneer families, this action-packed novel is also the story of a powerful, enduring love between Sarah and the dashing cavalry officer Captain Jack Elliot. Neither the vast distances traveled nor the harsh and killing terrains could quench the passion between them, and the loss and loneliness both suffer only strengthen their need for each other.

While their love grows, the heartbreak and wonder of the frontier experience unfold in scene after scene: a wagon-train Sunday spent roasting quail on spits as Indians close in to attack; Sarah's silent encounter with an Indian brave, in which he shows her his way of respect; a dreadful discovery by a stream that changes Sarah forever; the hazards of a visit to Phoenix, a town as hot as the devil's frying pan; Sarah's joy in building a real home, sketching out rooms and wraparound porches.

1st printing, 1st edition, published 1998 by Harper. 400 pages. About 24 cm (9.5”) tall x 16.5 cm (6.5”) wide.

This book was designed to look like a book printed in the early 1900's would look passed down to us today. No dust jacket, deckled edge, pages lightly tanned as if aged. This copy from the collection of one of the author's relatives.

Near fine condition. Apparently unread, unused copy in perfect condition. Cover has no nicks or tears. Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind.
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