{"product_id":"9780486146232","title":"The Cowboy at Work","description":"\"We are fortunate in having this minute compilation of cowboy lore.\" — \u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"Quite likely the best book of its kind to appear . . . written by a veteran cowboy in colorful but explicit prose, and providing just about as complete a cow country manual as you could want. . . . A greenhorn could almost set up ranching by absorbing Mr. Fay's lore, and western fans will find this book a treasure-house of information.\" — \u003ci\u003eSpringfield Republican\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eA self-described horse wrangler, bronc breaker, and rough-string rider for cow outfits from Canada to the Mexican border, old-time cowboy Fay Ward simply yet vividly describes every detail of the working cowhand's life and job. \u003cbr\u003eWant to know how to throw a half-diamond hitch and wield a branding iron? How about learning how to trap wild mustangs and rig and use a saddle? Interested in the recipe for S. B. stew? This authoritative manual explains it all. \u003cbr\u003eIllustrated with 600 drawings and diagrams by the author, this is a captivating and informative read for working cowboys, dude ranch wranglers, armchair bronc-busters, and anyone interested in cowboy life and lore. \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dover Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47119956967664,"sku":"9780486146232","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780486146232_p0.jpg?v=1763708551","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780486146232","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}