Description

From the western & Civil War research/reference library of Jerry Crandall

Old California Cowboys

by Dane Coolidge

Condition; good for its age. Some foxing on inside pages, staining on hard cover, library acetate on cover. Minor shelf wear.

E.P. Dutton, 1939

Here is a classic 1939 western history book written by naturalist and photographer Dane Coolidge. It documents the history, daily lives, and folklore of the Spanish vaqueros and early cattlemen across California, Arizona, and Old Mexico.

The book is celebrated for bridging the gap between historical fact and personal anecdotes, containing numerous authentic photographs taken by Coolidge himself during his travels to early ranches and roundups.