Taps for Private Tussie

Taps for Private Tussie by Jesse Stuart. Published by E P Dutton & Co Inc, New York, NY, 1943. 1st Edition. Hardbound, no DJ. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: Good. Gift dedication in ink inside front cover. 303 Pgs. Illustrated by Thomas Benton. Soldier Kim Tussie's death brings his widow, Aunt Vittie, $10,000 in insurance money that Grandpa and Grandma promptly help her spend. Through the eyes of innocent young Sid Tussie, we see what happens when a poor mountain clan comes into sudden wealth. Here is high comedy, as 46 Tussies pack themselves into their new ''mansion'' and proceed to live the good life. Description text copyright 2011 BooksForComfort. Item ID 24510.