Done in the Open

by Frederic Remington, Owen Wister (Introduction)

Done in the Open is a book written by Frederic Remington, a renowned American artist and writer. The book is a collection of his essays and stories, which were originally published in various magazines and newspapers during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The essays and stories in Done in the Open cover a wide range of topics, including Remington's experiences as a cowboy and hunter in the American West, his observations of Native American culture, and his reflections on the changing landscape of the United States during the industrial era. The book also features Remington's illustrations, which are known for their realistic depictions of Western life and landscapes. These illustrations add depth and context to his stories and essays, providing readers with a vivid and immersive experience of the American West.Overall, Done in the Open is a fascinating and insightful exploration of Western life and culture during a pivotal period in American history. It offers a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities faced by those who lived and worked in the West during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and showcases Remington's talent as both an artist and a writer.1898. Drawings by Remington, the renowned Western artist, with notes and verses by Owen Wister and others. Wister writes in the No artist until Remington has undertaken to draw so clearly the history of the people...He has pictured the red man as no one else...He has told his tragedy completely...Remington has recorded the white man who encountered him-recorded this man also in every stage from dignity to sordid squalor. Pioneers, trappers, cowboys, miners, prospectors, gamblers, bandits-the whole motley rout goes ineffaceably into Remington�������s pages. And, finally, he has not forgotten nature herself. The mystery of the untouched plains and the awe of the unscaled mountain heights have been set down by him not only truthfully, but with potent feeling and imagination.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

76 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2005

About the author

Frederic Sackrider Remington was an American painter, etcher, illustrator, sculptor, and writer who specialized in depictions of the Old American West, specifically concentrating on the last quarter of the 19th century American West and images of cowboys, American Indians, and the U. S. Cavalry.

Reviews

[Tanya · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hard copy book loaned to me by David Harrah of White Deer, Texas, USA
A fabulous book.