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Title |
$10 horse, $40 saddle : cowboy clothing, arms, tools, and horse gear of the 1880's. |
Author |
Rickey, Don. |
Summary |
$10 horse, $40 saddle : cowboy clothing, arms, tools, and horse gear of the 1880's / by Don Rickey, Jr. ; illustrated by Dale Crawford. This book, based on the author's personal acquaintance with cowboys, describes "the clothes they wore, the gear they used, the arms they carried, and the trappings and tools of their calling." It provides information about cowpoke dress, from Stetsons and common dark shirts to boots and underwear. Included are illustrations of the guns, ropes, and saddles that enabled cowboys to do their work. Rickey never stints on detail, even noting how the men rid their blankets of lice (by placing them on anthills). $10 Horse, $40 Saddle is a narrative that corrects misconceptions about cowboys and offers an authentic look at the Old West. |
Object Name |
Book |
Physical Description |
135 p. : ill. ; 19 x 27 cm. |
Published Date |
1976 |
Publisher |
Old Army Press |
Call# |
MUSEUM 391.04636 RICKEY,D |
ISBN |
None listed |
Notes |
Bibliography: p. 134-135. |
Catalog Number |
LCCN 76009411 |
Status |
Restricted |
Subjects |
Americana--West (U.S.) Cowboys--Clothing--West (U.S.) Firearms--West (U.S.) West (U.S.)--History--1860-1890. |