Log of a Cowboy
by Andy Adams
'Log of a Cowboy' Summary
In 1882, Andy Adams embarked on a five-month cattle drive from Brownsville, Texas, to Montana, along the Great Western Cattle Trail. The Log of a Cowboy is his account of that journey, a classic work of American literature that provides a vivid and authentic portrayal of cowboy life on the open range. Adams's writing is clear and concise, and his descriptions of the landscape, the cowboys, and the challenges they faced are both informative and entertaining. The Log of a Cowboy is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the American West.Book Details
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Andy Adams was born in Indiana, the son of Andrew and Elizabeth (Elliott). As a boy, he helped with the cattle and horses on the family farm. During the early 1880s, he went to Texas, where he stayed...
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