True: The Man’s Magazine – April 1948 – “Round-the-World Diary” (No Label)
This April 1948 issue of True: The Man’s Magazine features a striking Brahma Bull cover and an impressive mix of Western memoir, adventure travel, sports reporting, and practical guides. Highlights include Moman Pruiett’s autobiographical “Attorney for Revenge,” thrilling hunting and fishing stories, and insightful science and news pieces. The magazine is in good condition; the copy shown in the listing is the exact item you will receive. Please review all photos for a clear sense of its state.
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Table of Contents
Book-Length Feature
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Attorney for Revenge — Moman Pruiett (as told to Howard Berry, adapted by Burton Rascoe) – p.124
Adventure
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Grand Slam in Rams — Grancel Fitz – p.40
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High-Water Trout — Ted Trueblood – p.48
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Bulolo Gold — Charles Rawlings – p.54
In the News
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Australia: A New Frontier? — Richard Tregaskis – p.25
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Horse of Distinction – p.52
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Mechanical Larceny — Michael MacDougall – p.58
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The Spook Box — Arch Whitehouse – p.60
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Double Life of Mr. Hobby – p.98
Personalities
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Benny and the Bad Old Booze — Carlton Brown – p.50
Sports
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Third Annual All-American Basketball Selections — Howard Hobson & Haskell Cohen – p.30
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Kingpin of the Keglers — Stanley Frank – p.42
Science
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What You May Not Know About Binoculars — Lucian Cary – p.44
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The Light of Love — Lee Bevins – p.62
Fact Mystery
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The Case of the Too-Wet Corpse — ’Alwyn W. Knight – p.34
Pictorial
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The Vipper Comes to Town — Virgil Partch – p.36
Short Features
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TRUELY Yours – p.3
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The Editor Speaks – p.8
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The Pluperfect Game – p.11
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Ten-Pound Heavyweight – p.12
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Next Month – p.13
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TRUE Goes Shopping – p.14
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Books for Men – p.16
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Strange But True – p.18
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Man to Man Answers – p.20
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This Funny Life – p.57
A well-preserved example of mid-century men’s magazines, this issue offers vivid travel writing, lively sports features, and practical tips—making it a valuable addition for collectors of True and vintage popular literature.