{"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\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Bison Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/01\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780803240551\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 177\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.90h x 5.30w x 0.60d\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A. B. Guthrie Jr","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36643645128860,"sku":"9780803240551","price":16.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_14f81ee5-3f44-4c2b-baff-6de762d7b110.jpg?v=1603857010","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-big-it-and-other-stories-9780803240551","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}