Cowboy

There is no more enduring American icon than the cowboy, and here is his true story. From corral to range to dance hall, this absorbing chronicle contrasts the wrangler's world in its golden age with his mythological counterpart in books and film. Includes passages from classic cowboy literature, quotes, anecdotes, song lyrics, and dozens of archival images and full-color photos. "Photographs reveal how popular culture both created and reflect the cowboy's 'Wild West' lifestyle."--"Publishers Weekly."