Richard W. Slatta Libros

This book captures the essence of the cowboy, a symbol of the American spirit, through stunning illustrations and rich narratives. It explores various aspects of cowboy life and legend, including the global cowboy culture, ranching roots, modern cowboys, and the influence of cowboys in film and popular culture. The text is enhanced by quotations from Western poems, songs, and novels, alongside vintage posters and nostalgic advertisements. A diverse array of photographs showcases the cowboy's world, while also highlighting the contributions of black cowboys, vaqueros, women on the range, and rodeos. Richard W. Slatta, Ph.D., known as the "Cowboy Professor," is a distinguished author recognized for his contributions to the field. He has received numerous accolades, including listings in the International Who’s Who of Intellectuals and an "Outstanding Reference" award from the American Library Association for his work, The Cowboy Encyclopedia. His book Cowboys of the Americas won the Western Heritage Award for Nonfiction Literature from the National Cowboy Hall of Fame. Slatta's extensive bibliography includes titles like Simón Bolívar's Quest for Glory and The Mythical West: An Encyclopedia of Legend, Lore and Popular Culture.

Lavishly illustrated with photographs, paintings, and movie stills, this Western Heritage Award-winning book explores what life was actually like for the working cowboy in North America. "If you read only one book on cowboys, read this one".--Journal of the Southwest.