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1883 On A Mexican Mustang by Alex E. Sweet Antique American Fiction Book 1st UK

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1883 On A Mexican Mustang by Alex E. Sweet Antique American Fiction Book 1st UK

1883 On A Mexican Mustang by Alex E. Sweet Antique American Fiction Book 1st UKOn A Mexican Mustang - Through Texas, From The Gulf To The Rio GrandeBy Alex E. SweetPublished by Turner & Co: London 1883 1st UK Edition"Alexander Edwin Sweet (1841 - 1901), son of James R. and Charlotte (James) Sweet, was born in St. John's, New Brunswick, Canada, on March 28, 1841. He was the only wholly Texan humorist in the nineteenth century who achieved international recognition. His book Through Texas on a Mexican Mustang, first published serially in Siftings in 1882-83, was an immediate success, and in England it was being reprinted as late as 1905."Heavy wear and blemishes to cover and spine as shown. Binding is generally solid however page 1 is loose. A few age spots present with the vast majority of the book being clean. Please study photos to understand condition. Happy to provide more photos on request.Size 23cm x 16cm x 5.5cm - 672 Pages
1883 On A Mexican Mustang by Alex E. Sweet Antique American Fiction Book 1st UK

On A Mexican Mustang - Through Texas, From The Gulf To The Rio Grande
By Alex E. Sweet
Published by Turner & Co: London 1883 1st UK Edition

" On a Mexican Mustang is a lively and humorous travel narrative by Alex E. Sweet, first published in the early 1880s and issued here in the rare 1883 first UK edition by Turner & Co. Drawing on Sweet's experiences as a journalist and observer of frontier life, the book recounts a spirited journey across Texas—from the Gulf Coast to the Rio Grande—mixing vivid reportage with comic exaggeration in the best tradition of nineteenth-century American humour. His description of towns, ranches, rough characters, and endless prairie country paints a colourful picture of a region still shaped by frontier hardship, sudden violence, and rapid social change.

Sweet's gift lies in his ability to capture both the drama and absurdity of everyday Texan life. Whether describing runaway horses, eccentric settlers, border tensions, or the peculiarities of local justice, he writes with an irreverent tone that reveals as much about human nature as it does about geography. Though the narrative adopts a light and often playful style, it also offers a surprisingly detailed look at Texan customs, political attitudes, and frontier conditions in the decades following the Civil War, giving modern readers a valuable window into the American Southwest on the threshold of modernity.

As a UK first edition, this volume reflects the Victorian appetite for American frontier stories, presenting Sweet's observations for British audiences curious about life in the far reaches of the New World. Today it stands as a distinctive blend of travelogue, satire, and cultural commentary—an engaging choice for collectors of Texan history, students of nineteenth-century American humour, and readers drawn to lively narratives of the frontier experience."

Heavy wear and blemishes to cover and spine as shown. Binding is generally solid however page 1 is loose. A few age spots present with the vast majority of the book being clean. Please study photos to understand condition. Happy to provide more photos on request.

Size 23cm x 16cm x 5.5cm - 672 Pages

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Condition: Acceptable
Binding: Cloth
Special Attributes: ["1st Edition", "Illustrated", "Original Decorated Cloth Bindings"]
Region: North America
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: Heavy wear and blemishes to cover and spine as shown. Binding is generally solid however page 1 is loose. A few age spots present with the vast majority of the book being clean. Please study photos to understand condition. Happy to provide more photos on request.
Language: English
Author: Alex E. Sweet
Publisher: Turner & Co: London
Year Printed: 1883
Sub-subject: American Fiction