This book captures the history and traditions of cowboys and ranchers in the American West. It shares stories from the lives of range heroes who illustrate the essentials of living well, including the importance of honesty, hard work, and keeping your word. Zimmer writes from a lifetime of study and firsthand experience as one who lives and works in the West. Dozens of rare historical photos and illustrations bring these stories to life. Saddle up and ride with him as he prowls through such range topics as the lore of stock saddles, the exploits of courageous horses, and the work of hard riding top hands all over the West.
"With his knowledge of the history of horses, cattle, and cowboys of the western range, Steve Zimmer has written a whole herd of true and authentic stories that anyone interested in things Western will not only like, but will also be able to learn from."
Doug Johnson - Philmont, UU Bar, TO, and WS Ranches
"This collection of stories of horses and people of the cow range is for anyone interested in authentic and accurate Western history, especially cowboys. Steve and I have ridden a lot of trails together, and I can tell you he knows his onions."
Rod Taylor - Philmont, UU Bar, TO, and WS Ranches
"I was raised on a New Mexico cow outfit and later rode for several big ones across the state. As you ride through Steve's book, you'll hear the nicker of ranch horses and the bawling of long horned cattle along with smelling the smoke of the cook's campfire and the whiff of a cowpuncher's Bull Durham cigarette."
Curtis Fort - Bell, Pitchfork, and WS Ranches