Publisher's Synopsis
""Gene Autry In Public Cowboy No. 1"" is a biography of the famous American singer, actor, and rodeo performer, Gene Autry. The book, written by Eleanor Packer, chronicles Autry's life from his childhood in Texas to his rise to fame as a Hollywood cowboy in the 1930s and 1940s. It explores his early years as a radio performer and his success as a recording artist with hits like ""Back in the Saddle Again"" and ""Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer."" The book also delves into Autry's film career, including his starring roles in Westerns such as ""Tumbling Tumbleweeds"" and ""The Singing Cowboy."" Throughout the book, Packer highlights Autry's impact on popular culture and his contributions to the Western genre. The book includes rare photographs and interviews with Autry's family, friends, and colleagues, providing a comprehensive look at the life and legacy of this American icon.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.
