This is a 1946 edition of "Gene Autry and the Redwood Pirates," an original story featuring the iconic cowboy singer and film star Gene Autry as the central hero. Written by Bob Hamilton and illustrated by Erwin L. Hess, it was published by Whitman Publishing Company in Racine, Wisconsin.
The hardcover features a brown pictorial cover with a graphic of redwoods and cowboys, plus illustrated endpapers and interior illustrations. The volume includes a comprehensive table of contents with thirty-three adventure-filled chapters.
The copyright page confirms its 1946 publication. The spine and corners show minor wear. See photos for Measurements if Measurements were taken.