The Last Western is an American novel by Thomas S. Klise, published by Argus Communications in 1974. [1] [2] The book was also published June 28, 1974 by Tabor Publishing. Oddly, the Tabor Publishing resembles a mimeograph of the original printing.
The story follows multiracial teen protagonist Willie, a budding baseball prodigy, from his obscure beginnings in the American Southwest to religious leader and international humanitarian. After gaining local fame as a baseball pitcher on the field, Willie enjoys a meteoric rise to celebrity status. [3] [4]
The Journal of Sports and Social Issues featured the book in its March 1979 issue, in an article entitled "A Step Over the Edge: the Image of Sport in Thomas Klise's the Last Western." [5] The Los Angeles Times reviewed the novel in 1980 under the title "A quality book discovered." [6]
The Last Western is an American novel by Thomas S. Klise, published by Argus Communications in 1974. [1] [2] The book was also published June 28, 1974 by Tabor Publishing. Oddly, the Tabor Publishing resembles a mimeograph of the original printing.
The story follows multiracial teen protagonist Willie, a budding baseball prodigy, from his obscure beginnings in the American Southwest to religious leader and international humanitarian. After gaining local fame as a baseball pitcher on the field, Willie enjoys a meteoric rise to celebrity status. [3] [4]
The Journal of Sports and Social Issues featured the book in its March 1979 issue, in an article entitled "A Step Over the Edge: the Image of Sport in Thomas Klise's the Last Western." [5] The Los Angeles Times reviewed the novel in 1980 under the title "A quality book discovered." [6]