{"product_id":"the-big-it-and-other-stories-9780803240551","title":"The Big It and Other Stories","description":"\u003cp\u003eA. B. Guthrie Jr. is best known for his historical fiction; his classic novel \u003ci\u003eThe Way West\u003c\/i\u003e earned him a Pulitzer Prize. Guthrie had the ability to create memorable yet believable characters, was skillful in his use of narration and point of view, and possessed a notable flair for describing the landscape of the American West. It is unsurprising, perhaps, that Guthrie also had a deft talent for short fiction. \u003ci\u003eThe Big It and Other Stories\u003c\/i\u003e collects his diverse shorter tales, written between 1946 and 1960.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOften relying on a few recorded facts as a springboard for his lively and sympathetic imagination, Guthrie explores many of his favorite themes--communion between man and nature, the test of manhood, resilience in the face of new or dangerous situations--with a sure and steady hand that always holds the reader's interest. Full of humor and excitement, \u003ci\u003eThe Big It and Other Stories\u003c\/i\u003e showcases Guthrie's art in a new genre and spotlights the love for the West and for westerners that is the hallmark of his writing. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA. B. Guthrie Jr. (1901-91) is the author of numerous books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Way West\u003c\/i\u003e, winner of the Pulitzer Prize for fiction, as well as \u003ci\u003eMurders at Moon Dance\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePlaying Catch-Up\u003c\/i\u003e, both available in Bison Books editions. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDayton Duncan is an award-winning writer, documentary filmmaker, and the author of numerous books, including \u003ci\u003eScenes of Visionary Enchantment: Reflections on Lewis and Clark\u003c\/i\u003e (Nebraska, 2004). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bison Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50328425136402,"sku":"9780803240551","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_0e1346e9-b52b-4ca5-a9fb-b139e8b7ae7a.jpg?v=1727739274","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-big-it-and-other-stories-9780803240551","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}