This book is about the real Old West. The research presented here comes from what I've found during my more than forty-five years of researching American history, but especially what I've learned in regards to the other side of the myths and legends of the Old West. In 2010, I started a blog, The American Cowboy Chronicles, to share what I've learned and celebrate the virtues of America. My articles on the Old West have never been meant to dispel the myths or attack legends but to simply explain what I've found after taking a hard look, an honest look, an objective look, at the evidence that's available. Since evidence proves or disproves what we've all been told about the Old West by Hollywood and writers who are not objective researchers, this is my attempt at taking a fresh look at Wyatt Earp, Tom Horn, and others. But mostly, this book is about why the American Cowboy became America's quintessential role model. This book looks at why the American Cowboy represents American toughness, independence, and resilience to the rest of the World.

Commemorated to honor the 50th anniversary of the Dallas Cowboys—one of the most prominent and popular franchises in professional sports—Cowboys Chronicles presents the colorful history of "America's Team." This lively retrospective features every game of every season, the unforgettable players, coaches, and Super Bowl teams, and even the world-famous Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders.

Commemorated to honor the 50th anniversary of the Dallas Cowboys—one of the most prominent and popular franchises in professional sports—Cowboys Chronicles presents the colorful history of "America's Team." This lively retrospective features every game of every season, the unforgettable players, coaches, and Super Bowl teams, and even the world-famous Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders.

Most folks believe that cowboys are a thing of the past. I'm not talking about "truckers" calling themselves cowboys, or "country singer" type cowboys, (apparently nowadays, anybody who believes themselves to be an outlaw or somethin' special are also called 'cowboy', for some idiotic reason that escapes me at the moment), I'm talkin' about sure enuff, 100%, true blue, no foolin', bronc stompin', steer ropin', heck raisin' dyed in the wool cowboys. Well, I am here to tell you a story of two of the most 'cowboy', cowboys who ever shook a loop or set a saddle, and I swear that everything I tell you is true, except for the parts that aren't.

Bellwood Cowboy is the life story of one of the greatest men I ever knew. Artie Quinton is one of the last of the old time cowboys. His knowledge of livestock and ranch management is renown in Oklahoma. He worked for the Daube Cattle Co. for forty seven years starting during the Great Depression era of the 1930s. Born in a log cabin in 1912 he would lose his mother before he was a year and a half old, then the grandmother who raised him when he was twelve. He attended a country school through the eighth grade. Married to the girl of his dreams, he started working for Daube Ranches in 1937 for $35 a month and that included his wife's pay for cooking three meals a day for up to twenty cowboys. Artie advanced to foreman of Daube Ranches and acquired a reputation as the best ranch manager in the area. He retired in 1984 and at 98 years of age and legally blind, lives alone in the small town of Mill Creek, Oklahoma. Artie has preached more funerals than most preachers, and is the corner stone of his church. Follow his most unique life in the pages of Bellwood Cowboy.

Coming of age in the rugged and unforgiving Southwest may not suit the faint-of-heart, but it is the perfect landscape for a compelling and humorous memoir of a lad who endured a mid-1900s cowboy upbringing in rural Arizona and New Mexico. Growing Up Cowboy chronicles the foibles and fortunes of its author, Ralph Reynolds (a.k.a. Luna Kid), in an engaging and heartfelt fashion. From wrangling ornery critters to finding first love, the Luna Kid confesses all and regales the reader with vivid stories imparted with an abundance of wit and humility. So saddle up and ride along as the Luna Kid introduces you to a helping of the Southwests fascinating terrain and colorful characters. And along the way shows you the irreverent side of adolescence adventure and the human side of growing up cowboy. Growing Up Cowboy can be found on the shelves of the National Cowboy Museum Library, and selections from the book have been reprinted by the National Cowboy Hall of Fame.

Embark on a thrilling journey across the American frontier with "The Log of a Cowboy: Andy Adams' Frontier Chronicles of Cattle Drives and Open Range" by Andy Adams. Join the cowboys as they navigate the challenges of cattle drives and the vast expanse of the open range. As Andy Adams chronicles the trials and triumphs of life on the frontier, immerse yourself in the rugged landscapes and the untamed spirit of the West. Experience the adrenaline of the cattle drives and the camaraderie forged under the vast, starlit skies. But amidst the gripping tales of adventure, a burning question lingers: What does it truly mean to be a cowboy? Prepare to uncover the essence of cowboy life as you ride alongside these fearless men in their quest to tame the wild and carve out a place in history. Hook: Will the cowboys conquer the challenges of the frontier, or will nature prove to be their ultimate adversary? Experience the grit and determination of the cowboys as they confront stampedes, harsh weather, and the constant threat of danger. With each page, you'll be transported to a time when the West was still wild and the promise of adventure beckoned on the horizon. Saddle up and join the adventure as you follow Andy Adams' vivid accounts of life on the frontier. Will you survive the perils of the open range? Discover the allure of the Old West in this timeless tale of courage, resilience, and the indomitable spirit of the cowboy. Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply craving an exhilarating adventure, "The Log of a Cowboy" promises to satisfy your thirst for excitement. Are you ready to ride into the heart of the American frontier? Order your copy of "The Log of a Cowboy: Andy Adams' Frontier Chronicles of Cattle Drives and Open Range" today. Hold on tight and journey into the wild unknown. Purchase your copy now.