Reed Anthony, Cowman: An Autobiography (1907) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436591447)

Reed Anthony, Cowman: An Autobiography is a book written by Andy Adams and published in 1907. The book is an autobiographical account of the author's life as a cowman in the late 19th century in Texas. The book is divided into several chapters that chronicle the author's experiences as a cowboy, cattle driver, and rancher. The book begins with the author's childhood in Indiana and his decision to move to Texas to become a cowboy. The author describes his early experiences working on ranches and cattle drives, including the challenges of herding and branding cattle. The book also covers the author's experiences as a rancher, including his struggles to establish his own ranch and the difficulties he faced in managing his cattle and dealing with natural disasters such as droughts and floods. Throughout the book, the author provides vivid descriptions of life on the range, including the sights, sounds, and smells of the cattle drives, the camaraderie among cowboys, and the dangers they faced from stampedes, wild animals, and hostile Native American tribes. The book also explores the social and economic changes that were transforming the American West during this time period, including the rise of industrialization and the decline of the open range.Overall, Reed Anthony, Cowman: An Autobiography is a fascinating and engaging account of life as a cowboy in the late 19th century. The book provides a unique window into the history of the American West and the challenges and triumphs of those who worked the land and herded cattle during this era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Andy Adams
ISBN-10: 1436591449
ISBN-13: 9781436591447
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/02/2008
Pages: 392
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.64lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.00d