A Texas Cow Boy by Charles A. Siringo
"A Texas Cow Boy" by Charles A. Siringo is a historical account written in the late 19th century. It chronicles the author's experiences and adventures as a cowpoke throughout the vast cattle ranges of the American West, detailing the rugged life on the plains and the challenges faced by cattle hands. Siringo's narrative revolves around his transformation from a young boy in Texas to an experienced cowboy, sharing vivid stories filled withhumor, hardship, and encounters with colorful characters. The opening of the book introduces the author's early life, beginning with the story of his birth on the Matagorda Peninsula in Texas. Siringo recalls his boyhood days filled with adventure, innocence, and mischief, such as trying to catch crabs and riding stick horses. He describes the closeness of his family, the challenges faced after his father's death, and the lessons learned in a rapidly changing world during the Civil War. Through a series of lively anecdotes, Siringo sets the stage for a life deeply entwined with the cattle business, showcasing his youthful spirit and natural inclination toward the cowboy lifestyle. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Siringo, Charles A., 1855-1928 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 14007383 |
| Title | A Texas Cow Boy or, fifteen years on the hurricane deck of a Spanish pony, taken from real life |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Dianna Adair, Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F350.5: United States local history: Mississippi River and Valley. Middle West |
| Subject | Texas -- Biography |
| Subject | Frontier and pioneer life -- Texas |
| Subject | Siringo, Charles A., 1855-1928 |
| Subject | Cowboys -- Texas -- Biography |
| Subject | Texas -- History -- 1846-1950 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 38309 |
| Release Date | Dec 15, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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