The Cowboy Way: Wisdom, Wit and Lore

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pp. 280, “For everything cowboy and Wild West, look no further. The Cowboy Way is a tribute to the classic image of old-time lore and its influence on popular culture. You thought that you knew cowboys, but did you know: – The cowboy can trace his roots back to the Spanish vaquero traditions of Mexico – Cowboys are credited for offering such folkloric wisdom as: “Always saddle your own horse” and “Never trust a man who agrees with you – he’s probably wrong” – Annie Oakley was likely America’s first superstar; she was a sharpshooter who became famous for her role in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show”

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Book Information

ISBN13 9781926700465
Number of pages 280
Original Title The Cowboy Way: Wisdom, Wit and Lore
Published Date 2014
Book Condition Very Good
Jacket Condition No dustjacket
Binding Paperback
Size 8vo
Place of Publication Canada
Edition First edition
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pp. 280, “For everything cowboy and Wild West, look no further. The Cowboy Way is a tribute to the classic image of old-time lore and its influence on popular culture. You thought that you knew cowboys, but did you know: – The cowboy can trace his roots back to the Spanish vaquero traditions of Mexico – Cowboys are credited for offering such folkloric wisdom as: “Always saddle your own horse” and “Never trust a man who agrees with you – he’s probably wrong” – Annie Oakley was likely America’s first superstar; she was a sharpshooter who became famous for her role in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show”

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Weight 1 kg