True: The Man’s Magazine – February 1948 – “A True Adventure Story” by Paul Gallico
This February 1948 issue of True: The Man’s Magazine features “Writer’s Dream,” a true adventure story by Paul Gallico, alongside a broad range of outdoor writing, investigative journalism, profiles, and humor. The cover art by Warren Baumgartner adds classic postwar style to this collectible men’s magazine. The issue is in good condition; the copy pictured is the exact one you will receive. Please review all photos for a clear view of its condition.
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Table of Contents
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He Who Knew Only the Wilderness — Robert E. Pinkerton – p.64
The remarkable story of Pierre Radisson, pioneer adventurer who helped open the western plains and inspired the founding of the Hudson’s Bay Company.
True Adventure
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Writer’s Dream — Paul Gallico – p.28
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Wild Cat — Robert E. Pinkerton – p.34
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Grandpa and the Pesky Redskins — Tom Bailey – p.38
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To Make It Rain — E. W. Petersen & Aleko Lilius – p.46
In the News
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Robin Hood in the Mountains — Michael Stern – p.25
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Eisenhower Views His Successor — Alden Hatch – p.30
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A Walk in the Snow — Nat Benchley – p.48
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Double Life of Mr. Hobby – p.90
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The Shop Window – p.90
Personalities
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TRUE’s Who: Yankee Huckster — Milton Gross – p.62
Sports
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Fish Really Don’t Read — Gordon Lewis – p.40
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Homicide: A Sport — Al Gould & E. C. Schurmacher – p.51
Science
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The Savage Story — Lucian Cary – p.42
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You Want More Brain Power? — Lee Bevins – p.61
Fact Mystery
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The Case of the Clever Cook — Alan Hynd – p.36
Pictorial
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John Whorf Goes Voyaging in His Front Yard – p.54
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Ava Gardner (Color photo by Mead-Maddick) – p.58
Short Features
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Truely Yours – p.3
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The Editor Speaking – p.10
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Next Month – p.13
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TRUE Goes Shopping – p.14
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This Funny Life – p.18
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Strange But True – p.20
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Five Fingers for the Police – p.45
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The Honorable Mayor Tiger – p.53
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Man to Man Answers – p.59
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Twists – p.81
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Books for Men – p.83
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Abe Lincoln on a Totem Pole – p.86
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Build It Yourself – p.96
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For How Much? – p.98
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What’s High, What’s Low? – p.98
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The Pilot Who Shot Down Himself – p.124
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Angus Was Quite a Man – p.127
A vibrant example of True’s mid-century mix of adventure, reportage, humor, and lifestyle tips, this issue is a fine addition for collectors of vintage men’s magazines or fans of Paul Gallico’s engaging storytelling.