Junior Library Guild

This slim, unintimidating volume lures in readers with real stories about cowboys who barely escaped cattle stampedes, found new routes through the wilderness, made “long drives” with herds of cattle, and survived many other adventures. The fast-moving text includes information along with the anecdotes, delivering facts about the first American cowboys all the way through to contemporary ones. Black-and-white photos and reproductions appear throughout. Chapter notes will aid enthusiasts who want to continue their research. A glossary, further reading and Web site list, and an index are included.