“An Utterly Incredible And Unforgettable Story.”

— NEW YORK TIMES

Bud & Me : The True Adventures of the Abernathy Boys

In 1909 5-year-old Temple and 9-year old Bud rode from Guthrie, OK. to Santa Fe, NM alone. In a span of 4 years, the brothers traveled the U.S. (more 12, 000 miles) by horseback, car, and motorcycle.

Their famous father, U.S. Marshall “catch-’em alive” Jack Abernathy of Oklahoma encouraged them, according to this account related by Temple Abernathy to his wife of 64 years.

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Nobody but nobody could have invented this story... heartwarming proof that... boys were men in oklahoma in 1910.

— PUBLISHERS’ WEEKLY

This story will give to American History a reality seldom conveyed by textbooks. The straight forward account is enriched with numerous bits of related information about the history, social life and customs of the period. An adventure story that’s absolutely and remarkably true.

— LIBRARY JOURNAL

Easy to read, exciting and best of all, it is a true story...

— AMARILLO GLOBE NEWS

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