The Log of a Cowboy: A Narrative of the Old Trail Days - Softcover

Adams, Andy

 
9781430487340: The Log of a Cowboy: A Narrative of the Old Trail Days

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The Log of a Cowboy: A Narrative of the Old Trail Days by Andy Adams is a classic Western novel that tells the story of a cattle drive from Texas to Montana in the late 1800s. The book is written in the first person and follows the journey of a young cowboy named Tom who is hired to help drive a herd of cattle from the Rio Grande to the Yellowstone. Along the way, Tom and his fellow cowboys must face a variety of challenges, including stampedes, river crossings, and hostile Indians. The book is based on Adams' own experiences as a cowboy in the late 1800s and provides a vivid and realistic portrayal of life on the trail. The Log of a Cowboy is a timeless classic that is beloved by Western enthusiasts and anyone who enjoys a good adventure story.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.

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Andy Adams was an American author of western literature who lived from May 3, 1859, to September 26, 1935. The son of Andrew Adams, who was of Irish origin, and Elizabeth Elliott, who was of Scottish descent, Andy Adams was born in Thorncreek Township, Whitley County, Indiana. He assisted with the cattle and horses on the family farm when he was a little boy. He moved to Texas in the early 1880s and lived there for ten years, spending a lot of that time moving cattle over the western routes. He attempted to become a merchant in 1890, but the endeavor was unsuccessful. He next tried his hand at gold mining in Colorado and Nevada. He relocated to Colorado Springs in 1894, where he remained until his death. His most popular work, The Log of a Cowboy, was published in 1903, when he was 43 years old and he starting to write. A Texas Matchmaker (1904), The Outlet (1905), Cattle Brands (1906), Reed Anthony, Cowman: An Autobiography (1907), Wells Brothers (1911), and The Ranch on the Beaver are some of his other books (1927).

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