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  • Frontier Ways

    Sketches of Life in the Old West

    Series series Personal Narratives of the West
    The classic account of what day-to-day life was like for cowboys and pioneer families in the American West.Born in a log cabin in 1879—Edward Everett Dale sought education and become a prolific and versatile professional writer—but always remained rooted in his close connection to the frontier. He lived in a sod house, and once rode the range as cook to a group of cowboys. His life experiences ... Read more

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  • The Cross Timbers

    Memories of a North Texas Boyhood

    Series series Personal Narratives of the West
    The activities of a young boy on a small farm in the Texas Cross Timbers during the 1880s seem especially distant today. No one can remember the adventure of a sixteen-and-a-half-mile journey, which consumed the greater part of a day; or hurried predawn dressing in a frosty cold loft while the fragrance of a hearty breakfast wafted upward through the floor cracks; or a two-room schoolhouse, where ... Read more

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  • Cow Country

    Step into the rugged and romantic world of the American West with Edward Everett Dale's Cow Country. This evocative work paints a vivid portrait of life on the vast cattle ranges, capturing the essence of the cowboy era that defined a significant chapter of American history.Dale, a distinguished historian and storyteller, offers readers an immersive experience into the daily lives, struggles, and ... Read more

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    Discover the delightful tales, characters, and themes of classic American storytelling in this comprehensive Dictionary of American Folklore. Ever wonder the origins of the fairy tales, myths, and legends passed down from generation to generation throughout America's long history? From Paul Bunyan to Johnny Appleseed, Marjorie Tallman covers it all in an engaging voice sure to please readers of ... Read more

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