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Cowboy Stories
From stampeding cattle to steadfast sheriffs, there is something irresistible about a good cowboy story. Cowboys are the quintessential American heroes and their exploits have inspired some of the greatest American writers to craft some of their finest work. In this roundup of the most thrilling, action-packed cowboy tales, you'll find adventure, courage, and suspense, and you'll sample the work of such masters as Louis L'Amour, O. Henry, Elmore Leonard, Annie Proulx, and Dorothy M. Johnson. Coupled with award-winning artist Barry Moser's stunning engravings, these magnificent stories are sure to delight the whole family.
184 pages, Hardcover
First published July 26, 2007
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Barry Moser
248 books50 followersBarry Moser (born 1940) is a renowned artist, most famous as a printmaker and illustrator of numerous works of literature.
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May 30, 2019
A collection of various cowboy stories from various media, including books and songs.
I think this is one of those reads that gets you interested in reading the original work.
I think this is one of those reads that gets you interested in reading the original work.
May 17, 2012
Nice easy way to start the new year, and some good writing, too, considering we have the likes of Proulx, McMurtry, Stephen Crane, Leonard, and a few potboiler classics guys like Max Brand and Luke Short. Peter Glassman did a good editing job to gather this group so it wasn’t just a lot of L’Amour-level (though Louis is in there) pulp fiction. Annie Proulx’s is grizzly and funny at the same time. A couple of other female authors I hadn’t heard of, but nice that women like to write this stuff sometimes.
Including some non-fiction pieces, like the one on the life of the rodeo cowboy helped round things out.
Including some non-fiction pieces, like the one on the life of the rodeo cowboy helped round things out.
November 13, 2012
It's all about the artwork in this one, Moser is a moody genius with a powerful set of engravings here, typically highlighting the faces and the minute features of the foreground. Am not a cowboy fan but the darkness drew me in!
February 16, 2011
Love westerns, and loved these short stories and excerpts from famous writers of westerns. Good stuff.
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