A. B. Guthrie, Jr

A. B. Guthrie, Jr. (Arthur Bertram Guthrie, Jr.) was an American novelist, screenwriter, and historian, best known for his literary contributions to the Western genre. Born on January 13, 1901, in Indiana, he grew up in Montana and often used his experiences in the American West as inspiration for his writing. Guthrie's most famous work is 'The Big Sky' series, which includes novels such as 'The Big Sky' (1947) and 'The Way West' (1949), the latter of which won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. He also wrote the screenplay for the classic film 'Shane' (1953). Guthrie's work is celebrated for its authentic portrayal of the frontier experience and its complex characters. He passed away on April 26, 1991.

Books

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  1. 1. The Way West

    "The Way West" is a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel that chronicles the journey of a group of pioneers traveling westward on the Oregon Trail in the 1840s. The story focuses on the diverse group of travelers, each with their own motivations and backgrounds, as they face the hardships and challenges of the trail. The novel explores themes of survival, the American dream, and the harsh realities of westward expansion.