Riding Tall in the Saddle: The Cowboy Fact Book (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781563089022)

Deeply rooted in American culture, lore, and history, cowboys have shaped the imagination of generations of Americans--young and old. Presenting the development of cowboy and cattle culture from the days of Spanish colonial vaqueros to the days of the trail-drive cowboy, well-known writer and storyteller Angel Vigil shares the facts behind the myths of the American cowboy. Abundantly illustrated with photos and drawings, the book is organized into six broad thematic categories and uses a question-and-answer format to present the information. Packed with fascinating details and sources for further research, the book fills a gap in educational resources about cowboys as it is geared specifically toward upper elementary and middle school students.

Author: Angel Vigil
ISBN-10: 1563089025
ISBN-13: 9781563089022
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
Language: English
Published: 07/10/2002
Pages: 162
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.74lbs
Size: 9.32h x 6.14w x 0.51d

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 08/01/2002 pg. 2000