This 1936 Collins Clear-Type Press edition of Owen Wister's seminal 1902 novel stands as a foundational work of Western literature, famously credited with establishing the "cowboy" archetype in American culture. Dedicated to "Jane and Thomas Farboe," this "Story of the Old West" is an essential piece for collectors of frontier fiction and early 20th-century British imprints. The book is in poor condition, showing structural damage; the spine is perished with the internal mesh and binding exposed, and the blue cloth boards exhibit fraying, staining, and wear. Internally, the pages show toning and foxing consistent with age, and the front hinge is severely compromised, though the copyright page remains legible.