A Texas Cowboy: Or Fifteen Years On The Hurricane Deck Of A Spanish Pony, Taken From Real Life - Hardcover

Siringo, Charles A

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""A Texas Cowboy: Or Fifteen Years On The Hurricane Deck Of A Spanish Pony, Taken From Real Life"" is a memoir written by Charles A. Siringo, detailing his experiences as a cowboy in Texas during the late 19th century. Siringo spent fifteen years working as a cowboy, riding on the backs of wild Spanish ponies and herding cattle across the vast plains of Texas. The book provides a vivid and detailed account of the daily life of a cowboy, including the challenges and dangers they faced, the camaraderie among the cowboys, and the harsh conditions of the job. Siringo also shares stories of his adventures and encounters with outlaws, cattle rustlers, and other colorful characters of the Old West. This book is a valuable historical document that offers a glimpse into a bygone era of American history, as well as an entertaining and engaging read for anyone interested in the Wild West.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Frank Morn is a professor of criminal justice at Illinois State University and author of "The Eye That Never Sleeps: A History of the Pinkerton National Detective Agency" (1982).

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