The Cowboy

His Characteristics, His Equipment, and His Part in the Development of the West

Nonfiction, History, Americas, North America, United States, 19th Century
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Author: Philip Ashton Rollins ISBN: 9781626366770
Publisher: Skyhorse Publication: February 11, 2011
Imprint: Skyhorse Language: English
Author: Philip Ashton Rollins
ISBN: 9781626366770
Publisher: Skyhorse
Publication: February 11, 2011
Imprint: Skyhorse
Language: English

Although the American cowboy has long been a favorite subject for novelists, filmmakers, and illustrators, too often the picture they paint bears little relation to reality. Philip Ashton Rollins, who lived in the West on and off between 1892 and 1924, set out to create a more accurate portrait of this enduring icon. Based on what he himself witnessed, this fascinating study discusses what exactly makes a cowboy, as well as cowboy weaponry, clothing, saddles, and equipment; the "cowboy character;" and a cowboy's work. In addition, Rollins describes the history of ranching in the United States, the raising of horses and cattle, livestock rustling, and more.

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Although the American cowboy has long been a favorite subject for novelists, filmmakers, and illustrators, too often the picture they paint bears little relation to reality. Philip Ashton Rollins, who lived in the West on and off between 1892 and 1924, set out to create a more accurate portrait of this enduring icon. Based on what he himself witnessed, this fascinating study discusses what exactly makes a cowboy, as well as cowboy weaponry, clothing, saddles, and equipment; the "cowboy character;" and a cowboy's work. In addition, Rollins describes the history of ranching in the United States, the raising of horses and cattle, livestock rustling, and more.

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