The Patriarch: The Remarkable Life and Extraordinary Times of Francisco Yturria Unknown - 2006

Inscribed by author. Near fine. Crossed out name on endpaper corner

USA: UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS PRESS, 2006. HARDCOVER. FINE/FINE. University of Texas Press, USA, 2006, hardcover, probably 1st edition, fine book in a fine jacket, unread, unmarked with clean text, unclipped jacket, not remaindered, bookclub or library

University of Texas at Brownsville, 2006. hardcover. Good. 10x7x1. Some wear edges and corners. Crease on the front cover. Clean pages with no markings. The image in this listing is stock photo for reference. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc.Actual item may differ. Any queries, just ask for photos. Your satisfaction matters!

Signed. Near Fine / near fine. "Pancho" Yturria was one of the most prominent men in South Texas. At one time or another, he was Knighted by Emperor Maximillion of Mexico, pardoned by Andrew Johnson, survived a few wars and at least a couple of assassination attempts. His life is meticulously researched and written, by his grandson, the late Frank Daniel Yrurria. The book is inscribed to E.B. Castro, a florist from San Antonio. "For E.B. Castro with my best wishes. Frank D. Yturria, June 14, 2007". Castro and 'The Rose Shop' arranged every important social event in South Texas for years. A significant association for those in the know. The book is in fine, unread condition. The dust jacket has very minimal shelf wear. Listed as Fine/Near Fine. The author has inscribed, dated and signed on the front free end page.