| Title | : | The Cowboy Way |
|---|---|---|
| Author | : | Duane S. Radford |
| Release | : | 2014-09-01 |
| Kind | : | ebook |
| Genre | : | History, Books |
| Size | : | 27924210 |
| The Cowboy Way is a tribute to the classic image of the cowboy, old-time lore and its influence on popular culture: • Cowboys can trace their roots back to the Spanish vaquero traditions of Mexico • Arbuckle’s was the most popular brand of coffee following the Civil War and became a favorite in the Old West; their Ariosa Blend was so popular that most cowboys probably didn’t know there was any other brand • The chuckwagon, often called “the original Meals on Wheels,” was invented by Texas rancher Charles Goodnight in 1866 when he adapted an army-surplus wagon to serve as a mobile kitchen • The first model of the “cowboy hat,” the open-crowned “Boss of the Plains,” was made by Stetson in 1865 • A cowboy’s saddle was his most treasured possession; the saying “he’s sold his saddle” meant a cowboy was completely broke, and “he’s sacked his saddle” meant that he’d died • Rodeos, the ultimate showcase of cowboy riding skills, date back to antiquity and are the present-day embodiment of the “real” cowboy • Two regions lay claim to a “Cowboy Trail”; Alberta’s stretches 456 miles (735 km) from Cardston to Mayerthorpe, and Nebraska’s is 321 miles (571 km) from Chadron to Norfolk • The iconic western song “Home on the Range” is considered the unofficial anthem of the American West. |
