Description
The Glidden Brothers: Craftsmen, Proud to Entertain
Never heard of them? Fans of the Western novel will certainly be familiar with Frederick Glidden’s pen name, Luke Short. His brother Jonathan Glidden wrote as Peter Dawson. Taken altogether, they have left a major legacy in the field.
The Historical Luke Short
“In no outward particular did this man indicate the cowboy by birth and training, the gambler by choice and the slayer of men by force of circumstances. And yet Luke Short did all that.”
Luke Short: An Annotated Checklist of First American Hardcover Editions
The younger Glidden brother, Frederick, was an established writer from the 1930s. His firsts are scarce and pricey.
Peter Dawson: An Annotated Checklist of First American Hardcover Editions
The older Glidden brother, Jonathan, entered the field in the 1940s. All of his hardcovers are scarce and as pricey as his brother’s.
Editor’s Letter
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Antiquarian Notes
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