Hell, I Was There! : Elmer Keith, His Life Story by Elmer Keith (1979, Hardcover)

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This revised version of the original book (1979?). differs significantly. It is more like a casual conversation, with a saltiness and Keiths colloquialisms. (2) There are over 30,000 more words than previous edition, and many more photographs.

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PublisherPetersen Publishing Company, Book Sales Division
ISBN-100822730146
ISBN-139780822730149
eBay Product ID (ePID)2901017

Product Key Features

TopicGeneral
Publication Year1979
Book TitleHell, I Was There! : Elmer Keith, His Life Story
Number of PagesXi, 308 P. : Pages
LanguageEnglish
IllustratorYes
GenreBiography & Autobiography
AuthorElmer Keith
FormatHardcover

Additional Product Features

LCCN79-064610
Dewey Decimal799.2/92/4
LC Classification NumberSK17.K45.A33 1979

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  • Hell, I Was There!

    A great book by a great author, gun writer, and sportsman. Elmer Keith was a special person, one who lived in the right times, tough, honorable, and one to reckon with if you crossed him! A good book, hard to put down, an incredible life of an incredible man!

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  • Hell I was There

    The life and times of a real American gun expert / cowhand / hunting guide; who literally has done it all. He lived through hard times and became one of the best outdoor writers in existence. Its as if he's talking to you. He is responsible for significant contributions to the firearms industry. When you pick out a box of .44 magnum cartridges at Wal-Mart, it would not be sitting on their shelf, if Elmer Keith had not done the development work which led to it's introduction. Likewise the .41 magnum.

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  • Great read - painful price.

    This book has something of a cult following, and generally is listed at ridiculous prices. It is NOT rare, and in fact is a repackaging of Elmer Keith's earlier autobiography, "Keith." If you have the former book, this one does not add much. That said, it is a fascinating read, written in a sort of "oral history" style, covering the amazing life and adventures (not too strong a word) of a almost storybook character of the American West. There is little about the fabled O'Conner-Keith War in this volume, but it is pure "Elmer" from beginning to end. The man was a unique phenomenon and is more than worthy of spending the time needed to read through this medium length autobiography. As the normal prices for this book are outrageous, I cannot call it a "good value." However, I do recommend it (or the earlier and less pricey "Keith").

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  • Autobiographical

    Elmer Keith was bigger than life. This is a great read and gives a perspective of growing up in the early 1900s. This book is out of print and anytime you can find one for under $100 it’s a bargain.

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  • Great easy reading and politically incorrect! Love it!

    Great read so far. Sounds like Elmer is speaking right to you.

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  • A Good Book

    I have read some of this book from another owner and know I will like it!

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  • True American Cowboy

    Great book about an old cowboy!

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  • Hell I was there

    Book is in excellent condition.

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  • Best book ever!

    I can't believe they haven't made a movie about it yet!

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  • excellent reading

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