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Working cowboys live on as genuine legends who rode through a
golden moment in American history. In the 1980s historian/ author
Patrick Dearen went looking for the last of these fading icons.
The trail took him to dozens of onetime cowhands in their 80s, 90s,
and even 100s whose aged eyes lit up and voices seemed young again
as they spoke of their experiences on the trail. From these
honest-to-goodness cowhands he collected priceless, spellbinding
true stories of the incredible hardships of braving the elements,
dealing with stampedes and runaways, and good-natured hoorawing
with their companions.
These stories bear the unmistakable brand of an Old West that is
now but a dusty grave on a long-lost trail. Dearen chronicles the
tales and introduces the cowboys who tell them, with tender respect
and love.
Cold facts and impersonal statistics may be the bacon of Texas
history, but the tall tales and interesting side stories are the
sizzle. In this book, C.F. Charlie Eckhardt presents some of the
Texas history sizzle that is often ignored when pure historians
write about the Lone Star State. He adds to the flavor of Texas
history with tales about such things as the first Texas revolution,
the first English speaking person in Texas, and the little known
counterrevolution of 1838-1840. Charlie examines the expulsion of
the Cherokees from Texas and provides details of some of the more
famous Indian fights. Charlie also shows his romantic side with the
legend of the famous Yellow Rose of Texas.
Her name was Rebecca Aston Brown, but the world knew her as Miss
Bettie. Artist, world traveler, and for the times most shocking of
all, a spinster to the end of her days, Bettie's life has been the
subject of conjecture and rumor.
This book is a lighthearted look at some of the stories Texans have
been improving on since their first telling around the glow of a
campfire. A continuation of the entertaining collection of Wild
Camp Tales, this volume includes the wildest tales ever told.
Discover the drawback of fire hunting and read about the great
Caddo Lake pearl rush, the murderous Mexican hog, and the mule
artillery. According to one famous spinner of far-fetched windies,
Texas Ranger Bigfoot Wallace, the bigger the tale, the more folks
tend to want to believe in it.
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Roses
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R575
Discovery Miles 5 750
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From the Yukon to Seattle, the hope of a new beginning waits just
around the corner. Addie Bryant is haunted by her past of
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will never have the future she's always dreamed of. Years later,
Addie has found peace in her new life as a photographer, training
Camera Girls to operate and sell the Brownie camera. During the
Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Expo in Seattle, Addie is reunited with Isaac,
but after the path her life has taken, she's afraid to expose the
ugliness of her former life and to move toward the future they had
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This challenging 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle comes together to reveal a
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- MINIFIGURES ARE THE HEART OF THE LEGO BRAND: The
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- UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR LEGO FUN: If you love both LEGO
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- GREAT FAMILY ACTIVITY: Both AFOLs (adult fans of LEGO) and
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- INCLUDES: 1000-piece full color puzzle in box
Desktop Strongman is based off the beloved carnival game and
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includes: - Rail - Pellet - Bell with sound - Hammer - 32-page book
with history, techniques, and the rules of the game
Mini Yule Log brings all the warmth and coziness of the holiday
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world
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history and its uses - Stickers included: sheet of 2 full-color
stickers to customize your box - Perfect gift: a perfect stocking
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In case of emergency, Desktop Fire Extinguisher provides much-needed
stress relief! Just press down the nozzle and this mini fire
extinguisher releases a satisfying whooshing sound.
Kit includes:
- 3" mini fire extinguisher with whooshing sound
- 32-page illustrated mini book
Jam out with the help of man's best friend -- the Mini SubWOOFer!
Enjoy your favorite tunes at work, home, or on-the-go with this quirky,
dachshundshaped wireless speaker that brings the beats wherever it
goes. This mini kit includes:
- 3" dog-shaped wireless speaker
- Miniature USB cord
- 32-page illustrated mini book
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