Elmer McCurdy by Mark Svenvold
Shot dead 1911. Buried 1977. These are critical dates in the life and afterlife of Elmer McCurdy. An indifferent train robber, McCurdy achieved fame after his death as a bizarre exhibit in carnivals and films, and was eventually found painted day-glo orange in a ghost train in 1977.
'Svenvold brings a poet's touch to the western mythopoeiaHe presents a decidedly entertaining chunk of American pop culture. R.I.P., Elmer McCurdy.' KIRKUS
Mark Svenvold is Visiting Professor of English at Brucknell University, where he teaches creative writing. He is an award-winning poet and his non-fiction journalism has appeared in Icon/Thoughtstyles and Harper's Bazaar. He lives in New York City.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781841153223 |
| ISBN 10 | 1841153222 |
| Title | Elmer McCurdy |
| Author | Mark Svenvold |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Year published | 2003-04-07 |
| Number of pages | 272 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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