COWBOYS CL (WEXLER)
by WEXLER,BRUCEEdition: 00
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2012-05-17
Publisher(s): FRWHEEL
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Summary
The cowboy has long been one of the most recognizable symbols of American independence, resourcefulness, strength, and courage. Learn their remarkable history and way of life in this comprehensive and compelling new book from Bruce Wexler. Hundreds of full-color photographs of cowboy gear, weapons, legendary cowpokes, and Old West houses and settlements bring the excitement of the frontier to life. The Cowboys also features fascinating illustrated biographies of Western luminaries like "Buffalo Bill" Cody, Charles Goodnight, Bill Pickett, William and George Calloway, Joseph McCoy, and others. Both educational and engrossing, this book is sure to be a hit with readers young and old.
Author Biography
Bruce Wexler has had a lifelong fascination with the cultural history of America. His interest in Western writing, artifacts, and history developed through watching the classic Western movies. He is the author of serval works on the Old West, including The Wild, Wild West of Louis L'Amour, The Wild West Catalog, John Wayne's Wild West, and the definitive automotive title: Greatest American Cars.
Table of Contents
| Introduction | p. 6 |
| The History of the Cowboy | p. 10 |
| The Cattle Towns of the West | p. 22 |
| The Great Cattle Trails | p. 46 |
| Charles Goodnight | p. 62 |
| The End of the Trails | p. 78 |
| The End of the Open Range | p. 82 |
| Cowboy Kit | p. 88 |
| Cowboy Working Conditions | p. 116 |
| Cowbow Lingo | p. 120 |
| Ethnicity of the Cowboy | p. 122 |
| Cowboy Code and Culture | p. 128 |
| The Wild West Shows | p. 134 |
| The Rodeo | p. 144 |
| Cowboys in the Movies | p. 152 |
| Cowboys on the Small Screen | p. 162 |
| Table of Contents provided by Ingram. All Rights Reserved. |
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