Riding Tall in the Saddle: The Cowboy Fact Book

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Presented in a simple Q&A format and lavishly illustrated with black-and-white photographs and line drawings, this book shares the facts behind the myth of the American cowboy. The questions are organized into broad thematic categories. In addition, there is a glossary of terms, a list of cowboy sayings, biographical sketches of famous cowboys, versions of the "cowboy code of honor," guidelines and resource lists that include books, the Internet, and museums.

Author Bio

ANGEL VIGIL is Chairman of the Fine and Performing Arts Department, Colorado Academy, Denver, Colorado, and an award-winning educator, author, and storyteller.