Author

A.B. Guthrie Jr.

A.B. Guthrie Jr. (1901-1991) was an American author and historian known for his vivid portrayals of the American West. Born in Indiana, he moved to Montana, which deeply influenced his writing. Guthrie's credibility on Western themes stems from his extensive research and personal experience in the region. He won the Pulitzer Prize for "The Way West" (1949). Other notable works include "The Big Sky" (1947) and "These Thousand Hills" (1956), both part of his Western series.