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...explorer named Collier was pitching his tent in northern Rhodesia. Down a wide lane through the forest he spied a roan antelope, shot it. U. S. copper producers wish he had dropped a rabbit instead. For in its death struggle the antelope kicked up the ground, revealed that the forest lane was caused by a rich vein of copper ore, 200 ft. wide, 10 mi. long, 3,000 ft. deep at the centre. Now owner of the vein is Roan Antelope Copper Mines, Ltd. Six years ago Roan had not been formed. Two years ago it was not producing commercially...
...woman, who by active participation in politics," concluded the gubernatorial candidate, "aids in this manner to enlighten the community regarding its public affairs is performing a distinct public service. If the day ever comes when we have a complete roan-lightened electorate, the day of misgovernment will have gone forever...
Sirs: . . . The writer, among many thousands, was present on the occasion. According to the advertisement Pickett was to enter the bull ring, wearing a red shirt, with no other person to be in the ring. Instead, prior to his entrance, besides the beautiful reddish-roan, fighting bull, there were some five or six well mounted white cowboys of the Miller outfit, all armed with large calibred revolvers containing blank cartridges, and also carrying lassos. . . . As this was contrary to the announcement, the already existing antagonism of the majority was increased. After an unusually long wait Pickett appeared...
...were offered free by Printer Boyle to at least two large publishers, who declined to print the poem because of its incestuous theme. Through the efforts of James Rorty & friends, the Boyle edition received a fanfare of reviewers' praise. In 1925 Liveright brought out "Tamar" in its edition of Roan Stallion, Tamar and Other Poems. In the latter volume Poet Jeffers generalized his theme...
...visions, the desires that fool man out of his limits lead Poet Jeffers' tragic heroes & heroines into dark and terrifying ways. "Tamar," "The Tower Beyond Tragedy," ''The Women at Point Sur" all tell incestuous tales. "Roan Stallion" tells of a woman's love for a horse. Though critics, with few exceptions, have extolled the splendor and intensity of Poet Jeffers' works, some women think that he spoils his poems with such outrageous themes. Even his wife complained. "Robin," said she after he had finished "Roan Stallion," "when will you quit forbidden themes?" Robin answered with an enigmatic smile...