They Call Me Old Blue: And Other Stories of Life on the Cattle Trails of Texas (Animal Legends Collection) - Hardcover

Lewis, Preston

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 157168493X ISBN 13: 9781571684936

Publisher: Eakin Pr, 2001

Synopsis

A steer recounts his experiences being part of the cattle trail life in Texas.

About this title

From the Publisher

They Call Me Old Blue is the inaugural title in a new series of children's books entitled "Animal Legends Collection." The first book is written for fourth- to sixth-grade readers.

They Call Me Old Blue blends humor, character, morality, and history in a package that stirs the emotions, particularly because Old Blue's voice is so authoritative and convincing.

About the Author

Preston Lewis grew up in West Texas enjoying the rich history of Texas and the stories of J. Frank Dobie. He loved books so much that he decided to try writing some on the topic he loved best, Texas history. To date he has published twenty-three fiction and non-fiction books. They Call Me Old Blue is his first book for young readers.

Lewis is past president of Western Writers of America, which has honored him twice with Spur Awards, for best Western novel and for best article. He holds a bachelor's degree from Baylor University, and a master's degree from Ohio State University. He and his wife, Harriett, live in San Angelo, where he a staff member of Angelo State University

Edition details

• Publisher: Eakin Pr
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 157168493X
• ISBN 13: 9781571684936
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 173
• Illustrator: Eckhardt Jason C.