{"product_id":"beyond-the-hat-damien-gould-9798180912251","title":"Beyond the Hat: Understanding Western Culture from Boots to Beliefs.","description":"Beyond the Hat: Understanding the Cowboy Way of Life\u003cbr\u003eMost people see the hat, the boots, and the belt buckle. Few truly understand what they represent.\u003cbr\u003eBeyond the Hat takes readers on a journey through the history, traditions, values, and everyday realities of cowboy culture. From the Spanish vaqueros who laid the foundation for the American cowboy to the ranches, rodeos, and small-town communities that keep the Western way of life alive today, this book explores a culture that is far more than a fashion statement. Inside, you'll discover the stories behind iconic Western gear, the unwritten rules of respect and reputation, the importance of hard work and resilience, and the lessons that generations of cowboys have passed down through experience rather than textbooks. Whether you're a lifelong member of the Western community, someone curious about cowboy culture, or simply interested in a way of life built on integrity, grit, and tradition, Beyond the Hat offers an authentic look at one of America's most enduring cultural legacies. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBecause being a cowboy isn't about what you wear-it's about how you live.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Damien Gould\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798180912251\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/10\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 318\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.94lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.71d","brand":"Damien Gould","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49173594112255,"sku":"9798180912251","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/beyond-the-hat-damien-gould-9798180912251","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}