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ISBN
9780803282186

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
University of Nebraska Press
ISBN-10
0803282184
ISBN-13
9780803282186
eBay Product ID (ePID)
741388

Product Key Features

Book Title
Shaking the Nickel Bush
Number of Pages
236 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Personal Memoirs, Adventurers & Explorers, General, Westerns
Publication Year
1994
Illustrator
Yes
Features
Reprint
Genre
Fiction, Biography & Autobiography
Author
Ralph Moody
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
9.3 Oz
Item Length
8 in
Item Width
5.3 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
94-014503
Dewey Edition
20
Reviews
"Social historians of the future, seeking material on the life of American boys during the first few decades of the [twentieth] century will ignore the books of Ralph Moody at their peril. . . . [Moody] has a splendid talent for bringing the ashes of the past into life."- Chicago Sunday Tribune, "A sentimental reminiscence rich in good humor and courage, and in Americana. It is a story simply told of a young man''s unself-pitying and successful struggle against what seem the unsurmountable odds of dire poverty and desperate illness."-New York Herald Tribune Books, ""Social historians of the future, seeking material on the life of American boys during the first few decades of the [twentieth] century will ignore the books of Ralph Moody at their peril. . . . [Moody] has a splendid talent for bringing the ashes of the past into life.""-- Chicago Sunday Tribune ""A sentimental reminiscence rich in good humor and courage, and in Americana. It is a story simply told of a young man's unself-pitying and successful struggle against what seem the unsurmountable odds of dire poverty and desperate illness.""-- New York Herald Tribune Books, "A sentimental reminiscence rich in good humor and courage, and in Americana. It is a story simply told of a young man''s unself-pitying and successful struggle against what seem the unsurmountable odds of dire poverty and desperate illness."- New York Herald Tribune Books, "Social historians of the future, seeking material on the life of American boys during the first few decades of the [twentieth century will ignore the books of Ralph Moody at their peril. . . . [Moody has a splendid talent for bringing the ashes of the past into life."- Chicago Sunday Tribune, "Social historians of the future, seeking material on the life of American boys during the first few decades of the [twentieth] century will ignore the books of Ralph Moody at their peril. . . . [Moody] has a splendid talent for bringing the ashes of the past into life."-Chicago Sunday Tribune, "A sentimental reminiscence rich in good humor and courage, and in Americana. It is a story simply told of a young man's unself-pitying and successful struggle against what seem the unsurmountable odds of dire poverty and desperate illness."- New York Herald Tribune Books
Dewey Decimal
818.54
Edition Description
Reprint
Synopsis
Skinny and suffering from diabetes, Ralph Moody is ordered by a Boston doctor to seek a more healthful climate. Going west again is a delightful prospect. His childhood adventures on a Colorado ranch were described inLittle BritchesandMan of the Family, also Bison Books. Now nineteen years old, he strikes out into new territory hustling odd jobs, facing the problem of getting fresh milk and leafy green vegetables. He scrapes around to survive, risking his neck as a stunt rider for a movie company. With an improvident buddy named Lonnie, he camps out in an Arizona canyon and "shakes the nickel bush" by sculpting plaster of paris busts of lawyers and bankers. This is 1918, and the young men travel through the Southwest not on horses but in a Ford aptly named Shiftless. New readers and old will enjoy this entry in the continuing saga of Ralph Moody., Skinny and suffering from diabetes, Ralph Moody is ordered by a Boston doctor to seek a more healthful climate. Going west again is a delightful prospect. His childhood adventures on a Colorado ranch were described in Little Britches and Man of the Family , also Bison Books. Now nineteen years old, he strikes out into new territory hustling odd jobs, facing the problem of getting fresh milk and leafy green vegetables. He scrapes around to survive, risking his neck as a stunt rider for a movie company. With an improvident buddy named Lonnie, he camps out in an Arizona canyon and "shakes the nickel bush" by sculpting plaster of paris busts of lawyers and bankers. This is 1918, and the young men travel through the Southwest not on horses but in a Ford aptly named Shiftless. New readers and old will enjoy this entry in the continuing saga of Ralph Moody.
LC Classification Number
PS3563.O5535S48 1994

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  • by doidoi777
    21 Jul, 2021

    Continuing the Little Britches series...well worth your while!

    I ordered this and the other 7 "Little Britches" books in the series for my husband. He LOVES them. He's devoured them! Based on true experience, the author has had a compelling life with many difficult situations. It's inspirational to see how he tackles all the obstacles in his life and all the innovative ways he develops to overcome those roadblocks.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: tboat

  • by jhar5889
    07 Aug, 2019

    A young man build's his "Character House"

    Ralph Moody writes as if he were sitting beside you...speaking to you as an old and trusted friend. All of his autobiographical books, for young and old, tell of a time in America where anything is achievable for those who try their best...and is a message we need to believe in today. Mr. Moody writes from his heart to his reader's heart! They are among my favorite books!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: god4memin

  • by generalmarriott
    05 Jun, 2019

    Character

    This whole autobiographical series illustrates what good character is.I didn't want to stop reading them.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: thrift.books

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