DK Eyewitness Guides: Cowboy by David Murdoch
The life of a cowboy is often portrayed as glamorous and exciting but the reality could be boring hard physical work and at times dangerous. With a series of superb full-colour photographs of real-life gauchos and vaqueros American buckaroos French gardians and Australian stockmen Eyewitness Cowboy gives a fascinating insight into the lives of cowboys around the world. The book takes the reader on an exciting journey starting with Mexican charros and the working cowhands of the USA and Canada. Learn how to saddle a horse and put on cowboy boots find out how a cow is cut from a herd and see an amazing 3-D model of a ranch. Ride along with cowboys on cattle-driving trails and discover the dangers that may be lurking there. At the trail's end take a look at the legendary lawmen and the guns they used to track down outlaws. Learn how the cowboys' legend has become an important cultural influence on films books songs and fashion and feel the thrill and excitement of the rodeo. If you've ever wanted to see cowboys in action or wondered what life is like on a ranch Eyewitness Cowboy will show you.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780751360172 |
| ISBN 10 | 0751360171 |
| Title | DK Eyewitness Guides: Cowboy |
| Author | David Murdoch |
| Series | Dk Eyewitness |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Dorling Kindersley Ltd |
| Year published | 1998-10-22 |
| Number of pages | 64 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |