Cowboy at Work Book

Self-described "horse-wrangler, cowhand, bronc (sic) breaker and rough-string rider" Ward describes the techniques and equipment used in work of a cow hand. He devotes chapters to such topics as the types of range stock, kinds of round up work, packs and packing, the tasks and techniques of branding crews, ropes and roping, "educating" the cow horse, and more. Types of equipment are given extensive treatment. Many line illustrations are provided, presenting details on such matters as cow earmarks, roping strategies, knots, types of equipment and clothing, branding techniques and brands, and the like. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Library Journal

Released in 1958, this is a greatly detailed analysis of the skills and tools employed by working cowboys. The text and 600 illustrations cover everything from branding to using ropes, and more. Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.