Description: This book, titled "A Season of Weathering" by William A Owens, is a rare 1st edition 1st printing that is perfect for collectors and enthusiasts alike. It was signed by the author in 1973, adding a unique touch to its already impressive attributes. Dust jacket notes: "This extraordinary autobiography is the story of a Texas country boy struggling for a livelihood and for the education to make him a teacher. William Owens comes from the tiny community of Pin Hook in East Texas. He grew up in the hard times of the Twenties, moving from country to town and back, picking cotton, working as a stockboy in a Kress department store. His family was desperately poor; at nineteen he was the mainstay. And he was doggedly pursuing an education. A Season of Weathering tells vividly and exactly what it was like - without sentimentality, self-pity, or self-approbation. There were three strong currents running through Owens' youth: the pull between country and town; the desire to get ahead, somehow; and a moving, painful experience with Baptist fundamentalism. The description of revivalist religion, in its simpleness, warmth, and narrowness, is a unique American record. William Owens has written a searchingly honest book which conveys the way of life in a land 'tortured by weather,' and reveals the shaping of a man...." It falls under the categories of Books & Magazines and Antiquarian & Collectible, making it a sought-after item. Don't miss your chance to own this rare gem.
Price: 49 USD
Location: San Antonio, Texas
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Shipping Cost: 5.38 USD
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Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Year Printed: 1973
