First published 2010
Cowboys ride across the American frontier in these classic tales that capture the spirit of the Old West. The stories follow ranch hands, cattle drivers, and frontier settlers as they navigate the challenges of life on the range. From cattle drives across vast prairies to encounters with wild horses and dangerous weather, these cowboys face tests of courage and skill that define their way of life. The tales showcase the daily realities of cowboy existence, from breaking broncos to standing night watch over herds. Through adventures that span the western landscape, readers experience the bonds between cowboys and their horses, the camaraderie of the bunkhouse, and the independence that drew men to the frontier. These stories reveal the heart of cowboy culture and the enduring appeal of life under the open sky.
Genres: american-fiction, 20th-century, american, adventure, 19th-century
Vibes: atmospheric, fast-paced, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, man-vs-nature
Setting: American Frontier
Period: 19th Century, 20th Century
132 pages · Paperback · Plaat Press