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They say a good range cook never misses a rock when herding his teams across the country. I hope that, like him, I have not missed many words from the cowman's vocabulary in compiling this lexicon My greatest pleasure in collecting the material has been in associating with the cowboy in his native haunts. Never loquacious around strangers, he has attained the reputation of being about as talkative as a Piegan Indian. But I learned, as a small boy, that when one becomes intimate with him, he don't depend entirely on the Sign language. Among his own kind he is never hog-tied when it comes to makin' chin music. In fact, if he accepts you, his tongue gets plumb frolicsome.
From first youthful impressions, my interest in his speech has grown until recording it has become the hobby Of a lifetime. When a tender foot hears this range vernacular - distinctive, picturesque, and pungent he is as surprised as a dog with his first porcupine. After he recovers from the shock of such unconventional English, the more he listens the more refreshing it becomes, because, like a fifth ace in a poker deck, it is so unexpected.
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- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2018
- ISBN 10 0282601333
- ISBN 13 9780282601331
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages200
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the heart of the American West, capturing the essence of cowboy life through its most authentic expression: language. The author, a lifelong devotee of the cowboy vernacular, takes readers on a journey through the linguistic landscape of the range, cow camp, and trail. Emerging from the solitude and vastness of the West, cowboy language is a unique blend of Spanish, Native American, and frontier influences. The author meticulously traces the origins and evolution of these terms, highlighting the cowboy's ingenuity in crafting a vocabulary that is both practical and colorful. With wit and insight, the author explores the cowboy's penchant for metaphor, exaggeration, and humor, revealing a deep connection to the natural world and a philosophy rooted in self-reliance and resilience. This book is more than just a lexicon; it's a window into a vanishing way of life. As the open range fades into memory, the author's work serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of the cowboy and the power of language to shape and reflect our world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282601331_0
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