Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Western stories
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
True Western Adventures
Author: Gittin' Western
Author: Duane WiltsePublisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595918719
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
"Sometimes frightening, sometimes funny, but always genuine and fascinating, Gittin' Western opens a window into a lifestyle most of us have dreamed about but few dared to pursue. Heartily recommended." -Kathy Tyers, best-selling author of Firebird Trilogy Refusing to live a life of quiet desperation, Duane Wiltse breaks the bonds of the status quo by leaving his extended family and job security in Michigan. Seeking the freedom and adventure of living on a ranch in the shadows of the Rocky Mountains, the Wiltse family relocates so their patriarch can wholeheartedly pursue his goal of establishing a big game hunting business in the rugged Wyoming landscape. Through the professional dangers of forest fires, bear attacks, and runaway horses and mules-and the personal challenge of coping with illness, divorce, and grief-Wiltse learns first-hand lessons of life and death. This engaging memoir vividly reveals the complexities of a maturing man, enterprising father, and driven husband struggling to achieve his dream.
The True West
Author: Mifflin LowePublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Did you know that the Lone Ranger was likely inspired by a black cowboy? Or that some of the most famous sharpshooters in the West were women? Or how a Native American rodeo star could ride even a buffalo? These are no tall tales! In fact, historians estimate that 1 in 4 cowboys were actually black, latino, or Native American--or even women! So saddle up for a tour of the Wild West with some of history's most unsung heroes and discover how the great Western story is really everyone's story.
Coyote True
Author: Stephen A. BlyPublisher:
ISBN: 9780891076803
Category : Christian life
Languages : en
Pages : 127
Book Description
In nineteenth-century Nevada, during a trip to round up cattle, twelve-year-old Nathan calls on God for help in dealing with hungry coyotes, an escaped outlaw, and injuries to his friends.
Western Adventures Magazine Issue One
Author: William KernPublisher:
ISBN: 9781515243014
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
Although TV and motion picture Westerns portray "cowboys" as being white, fully one-third of all cow punchers, bronc busters and drovers were black; many of them former slaves. The most famous of them was Nat Love. Western Adventures Magazine reveals the true tales of raids and capture by Indians, gunfights, bronc busting and cattle drives through some of the most dangerous territories of the Old Wild West. From the son of a slave to the far plains of the west, to his profession as a Pullman Porter, Nat Love knew and rode with Bat Masterson, Pat Garrett, Billy the Kid and other heroes and villains of the early American frontier! Included are true tales of the Dangers Of The Trail, life among the rustlers, horse thieves and gamblers in the lawless territories of the West.
It's the Cowboy Way!
Author: Don CusicPublisher: University Press of Kentucky
ISBN: 0813149584
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
It's the Cowboy Way! tells the full story of the amazing true adventures of group members Ranger Doug, Woody Paul, Too Slim, and Joey "The CowPolka King" for the first time, from their first gigs at "Herr Harry's Phranks 'N' Steins," in Nashville, to their rise to the top of the Grammy heap. Since 1977, Riders In The Sky has faithfully tended a musical tradition kindled by singing cowboy legends, such as Gene Autry and the Sons Of The Pioneers. Throughout its long career, the group has branded the genre with its own mark, crafting a well-balanced mix of both classic and original western songs -- smooth harmony, hot licks, and comedy. Over the past quarter of a century, and more than 4,500 shows, 290 national TV appearances, 203 public radio shows, nearly 700 Grand Ole Opry appearances, 2.3 million miles on the road, two Grammy Awards, three television series, and 31 albums down the trail, a group that began with a commitment to carry on an American musical tradition has itself become a national treasure.
Gunfight at the O K Corral and Other Western Adventures
Author: George ScullinPublisher:
ISBN: 9781258022631
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
Mules Across the Great Wide Open
Author: Jody FossPublisher: Mules Across Amer Publishing Company
ISBN: 9780964341319
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Jody Foss is a storyteller & adventurer, whose insatiable interest in the lives of the old timers of the West provides a rich background for this compelling narrative. Travelling with mules at three & a half miles an hour, with a deep appreciation for the wonders of Nature, Jody takes the reader across a landscape full of characters & unexpected adventure. With a delightful collection of illustrations by Bonnie Shields, the Tennessee Mule Artist, the story comes alive as the reader rides the West without getting saddle sore. With over thirty-five photographs, MULES ACROSS THE GREAT WIDE OPEN will delight readers of all ages. "Jody's wonderful outdoor experiences & character portraits catapult us back to a time when travel itself taught us much of what we know of people & places. This is a trail blazing adventure told from the lazy "altitude" of a mule's saddle. An absolute 'must' for public libraries! Happy trails to the reader!" - Anna Rees, Librarian. "This book makes me want to sell my car, get a mule, & hit the road. Jody Foss has written a gem - great reading for folks interested in life along the slowest of roads." - Chuck Woodbury, Editor, OUT WEST, America's on the Road Newspaper. To order: Mules Across America Publishing Co., Box 225, Tomales, CA 94971; 800-884- MULE; fax 707-878-2095. Check or money order. Orders to CA: 7.75% sales tax. S/H $2.00 first book, $.75 ea. additional book, air mail $3.00 per book.
Mules Across the Great Wide Open
Author: Jody FossPublisher: Mules Across Amer Publishing Company
ISBN: 9780964341302
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Jody Foss is a storyteller & adventurer, whose insatiable interest in the lives of the old timers of the West provides a rich background for this compelling narrative. Travelling with mules at three & a half miles an hour, with a deep appreciation for the wonders of Nature, Jody takes the reader across a landscape full of characters & unexpected adventure. With a delightful collection of illustrations by Bonnie Shields, the Tennessee Mule Artist, the story comes alive as the reader rides the West without getting saddle sore. With over thirty-five photographs, MULES ACROSS THE GREAT WIDE OPEN will delight readers of all ages. "Jody's wonderful outdoor experiences & character portraits catapult us back to a time when travel itself taught us much of what we know of people & places. This is a trail blazing adventure told from the lazy "altitude" of a mule's saddle. An absolute 'must' for public libraries! Happy trails to the reader!" - Anna Rees, Librarian. "This book makes me want to sell my car, get a mule, & hit the road. Jody Foss has written a gem - great reading for folks interested in life along the slowest of roads." - Chuck Woodbury, Editor, OUT WEST, America's on the Road Newspaper. To order: Mules Across America Publishing Co., Box 225, Tomales, CA 94971; 800-884- MULE; fax 707-878-2095. Check or money order. Orders to CA: 7.75% sales tax. S/H $2.00 first book, $.75 ea. additional book, air mail $3.00 per book.
True Tales and Amazing Legends of the Old West
Author: Editors of True WestPublisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 0307236382
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Much has been written about the west—most of it clouded by exaggeration and fabrication. Since 1953, True West magazine has been devoted to celebrating the West’s true colors, giving the men and women who settled there accurate voices, exploring every triumph and tragedy of their time—and exposing every vice and virtue. True Tales and Amazing Legends of the Old West commemorates these unforgettable cowboys, Indians, and city slickers through a mix of classic histories and brand-new narratives, all illustrated with photographs—many reproduced here for the first time—of the people and places that gave rise to America’s Western mythology. With twenty-six stories that blend fact with folklore, this collection abounds with accounts of the famous and the infamous, including Sacagawea, Wild Bill Hickok, Pancho Villa, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Davy Crockett, and Wyatt Earp. Also here are lesser-known figures whose stories were pivotal to shaping the culture of the era, such as European conquistador Francisco Coronado, rancher “Black Billy” Hill, and fearless lawman Orlando “Rube” Robbins. Other tales recount the wide open plains, lawlessness, drama, mayhem, and promise embodied in the Old West. Whether you’re a history buff, an Old West devotee, or simply someone who is fascinated by the characters of America’s early years, these timeless tales and photographs epitomize the legendary spirit of what it meant to settle the West.