Description
Saddle up and ride! Like the captivating historical terms knight and pirate, the word cowboy pulses with life and resonates with all the beautiful imagery of a lost, legendary era. America's Old West offered ample challenges for those who sought opportunity—ranchers, farmers, settlers, businessmen, miners, and other enterprising types. Yet, the one occupation that ignited the nation's collective imagination was the humble horseman. Join the American cowboy as he evolves from hardworking ranch hand and drover to one of the most recognized archetypal folk figures the country has ever produced. What was it about these men that captivated the people? Discover the answers in this comprehensive history of the cowboy, which begins with the earliest explorers of the New World, covers the westward migration of settlers, and explores the origins of Texas's vast, expansive cattle ranches. Discover the vibrant ranching economy that emerged in the Great Plains of the continent and share the trails and hardships of the cattlemen. Walk the streets of thriving cities and cow towns where ranch hands entertained on Saturday nights, and meet the larger-than-life figures who have ingrained themselves in American culture—outliers, lawmen, showmen, rule-breaking ladies, Mexican vaqueros, Black cowboys, Native American warriors—even a future president. Discover how the traditional cowboy thrives in the modern era and marvel at the profound, lasting influences the colorful cowboy life has had on cinema, art, literature, music, and fashion in America—and the world.
Author: Daniel Pruitt
Co-author: None
Format: 236x285mm
Language: English
Number of pages: 240
ISBN13: 9789464990034
