Oscar Zeta Acosta was an American attorney, activist, and author. His semi-autobiographical novels, The Revolt of the Cockroach People and *The Autobiography of a Brown Buffalo
The autobiography of a brown buffalo

The autobiography of a brown buffalo
Synopsis
Dive into the wild, uninhibited world of Oscar Zeta Acosta, the real-life inspiration for Hunter S. Thompson's Dr. Gonzo. This is Acosta's own story of growing up Chicano in the 1960s, navigating a chaotic legal career, and relentlessly searching for his personal and cultural identity. It's a raw, surreal, and authentic journey through a pivotal era in Hispanic-American literature.
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Oscar "Zeta" AcostaProtagonist
Hunter S. ThompsonSupporting
Dr. GonzoSupporting
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Edition
The autobiography of a brown buffaloUnknown, 1989
204 pages
Vintage BooksLanguage: EnglishISBN: 97806797221371st Vintage Books ed.3 editions available



















