DK Eyewitness Guides: Cowboy by David Murdoch

DK Eyewitness Guides: Cowboy by David Murdoch

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One of a series of reference books which is intended as a reference source on the cowboy. The photographs in this book are based on real-life objects shown in close-up detail, mixed with illustrations and integrated text designed to make them accessible at a glance to young readers.

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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.
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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.