Cowboy (Eyewitness Books) - Hardcover

Murdoch, David H.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0679840141 ISBN 13: 9780679840145

Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers, 1993

Synopsis

Full-color photos. Trace the history and lore of a favorite folk hero--from ancient Mongolian herdsmen to South American gauchos to good ol' American cowpokes. Photos of actual clothing worn by famous cowboys and outlaws are included.

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From the Back Cover

"Packed with information and copious illustrations that readers will want to pore over."--School Library Journal.

Reviews

Grade 3 Up-This vivid series entry is packed with information and copious illustrations that readers will want to pore over. Murdoch includes a history of cowboys; their preferred horses, saddles, and dress; cattle; and the mystique of the life style. Cowboy also acquaints readers with the gardians of the Camargue in France, South American gauchos, Spanish charros of early Mexico, the "ringers" of the Australian outback, along with the traditional cowboy and cowgirl of the wild American West. Detailed, captioned photographs of artifacts, weapons, and modern equipment used all over the world are taken from museums, private collections, and ranches. This offering is a rich addition to the nonfiction shelves; its brimming but never overly busy pages will fascinate youngsters.
Julie Halverstadt, Douglas Public Library District, Castle Rock, CO
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Edition details

• Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
• Publication date: 1993
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0679840141
• ISBN 13: 9780679840145
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 64