{"product_id":"the-saddle-and-the-screen-9798233858543","title":"The Saddle and the Screen","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Jerry Buchanan\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Jerry Buchanan\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Jerry Buchanan\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Historical - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"The town charter may be gone, but the legends of the 115 acres live on.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the heart of the Virginia coalfields, the town of St. Charles was more than just a spot on a map-it was a place where the grit of the mines met the magic of the silver screen. For a generation of families in the \"115 acres,\" the heroes of the Old West weren't just characters in a story; they were the teachers of a moral code.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Saddle and the Screen\u003c\/em\u003e, Jerry Buchanan takes readers on a nostalgic journey through the golden age of Westerns. From the sticky floors and popcorn scent of the \u003cstrong\u003eVirginian Theater\u003c\/strong\u003e to the quiet Sunday nights gathered around the first black-and-white television sets, this book explores the \"rituals\" that shaped a community.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInside this collection of history and memory, you'll find: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe In-Person Legends: \u003c\/strong\u003e What happened when the stars of the screen actually rode into town.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Radio Rhythms: \u003c\/strong\u003e The crackling airwaves that brought the Lone Ranger's \"Hi-Yo, Silver!\" into mountain living rooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe TV Rituals: \u003c\/strong\u003e A deep dive into the icons of the era-from the restless spirit of \u003cstrong\u003eJohnny Yuma\u003c\/strong\u003e and the cool precision of \u003cstrong\u003eJosh Randall\u003c\/strong\u003e to the unwavering justice of \u003cstrong\u003eMatt Dillon\u003c\/strong\u003e and the family bond of the \u003cstrong\u003ePonderosa\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Local Legacy: \u003c\/strong\u003e Rare photos and stories from St. Charles and the surrounding coal camps that haven't been shared in decades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart personal memoir and part cultural history, \u003cem\u003eThe Saddle and the Screen\u003c\/em\u003e is a tribute to a vanished era of storytelling and the enduring spirit of the people who called the coalfields home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDust off your hat, take your seat in the front row, and prepare to ride back to the 115 acres.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jerry Buchanan","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47776118866071,"sku":"9798233858543","price":1149.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798233858543.webp?v=1777994380","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-saddle-and-the-screen-9798233858543","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}