A GALLERY OF DUDES

Hardback. By 1883 the word 'dude' had been extended to describe a 'fop' or 'exquisite' seeking new experiences in the American West. Some fantastic stories of Prince Maximillian; Lord Milton; Capt. William Drummond Stewart; Lord Dunraven; Grand Duke Alexis; Marquis de Mores; Count Pourtales, etc. with their views on their travels, the Indians they met and much more. A gallery of 19th-century dudes, all but one from Europe, in a superbly illustrated edition that will appeal to lovers of the eccentric and the Wild West. Illus. + Maps, Notes and Sources + Index. 298pp. lge. 8vo. h/back. Nr. F. in Vg+ protected dw. A fairly heavy book which may require additional postage if shipped overseas.