The Log of the Cowboy and Other Trail Tales – 5 Western Novels in One Volume (eBook)

True Life Narratives of Texas Cowboys and Adventure Novels

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2023
1108 Seiten
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859-654775071-0 (EAN)

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Andy Adams' 'The Log of the Cowboy and Other Trail Tales' is a collection of 5 Western novels that provide a vivid and authentic portrayal of the cowboy way of life in the late 19th century American West. Adams' writing style is characterized by its detailed descriptions of landscape, cattle drives, and the challenges faced by cowboys on the trail. The book is a valuable contribution to Western literature, capturing the spirit of the frontier era with its engaging storytelling and historical accuracy. Each novel showcases Adams' deep understanding of the cowboy experience, making it a must-read for fans of the Western genre. Andy Adams, a former cowboy himself, drew inspiration from his own experiences working on cattle drives in Texas to write 'The Log of the Cowboy and Other Trail Tales'. His firsthand knowledge of cowboy life lends authenticity to his narratives, bringing a sense of realism to his depiction of the Old West. Adams' background as a cowboy informs his writing and gives readers a genuine insight into the challenges and triumphs of the men who shaped the American West. I highly recommend 'The Log of the Cowboy and Other Trail Tales' to anyone interested in Western literature or the history of the American frontier. Andy Adams' collection of novels offers a captivating glimpse into the life of cowboys on the open range and is sure to leave readers wanting more.

Andy Adams (1859–1935) was an American writer known for his contributions to Western fiction, drawing heavily from personal experiences. Born in Indiana, he drifted to Texas, where he spent the better part of a decade before turning to gold mining and later, writing. Adams's literary work stands out for its realism and attention to detail, a testament to his life as a cattleman and trail driver during the latter part of the 19th century. His seminal work, 'The Log of a Cowboy,' which is featured in the compendium 'The Log of the Cowboy and Other Trail Tales – 5 Western Novels in One Volume,' is acclaimed for its authentic portrayal of cowboy life. The narrative follows a group of cowboys driving a herd of cattle from Texas to Montana, providing readers with a vivid representation of challenges faced on the trail. Adams's writing provides a counter-narrative to the romanticized versions of Western life that were popular in his time, capturing the daily routines, speech patterns, and social dynamics of the American frontier with an ethnographer's precision. His novels are credited with preserving a piece of American history and culture that would otherwise have been lost to time. Through his books, Andy Adams has made a lasting contribution to the genre of Western literature, earning him recognition as a significant literary figure of the Old West.

Erscheint lt. Verlag 12.12.2023
Verlagsort Prague
Sprache englisch
Themenwelt Literatur Romane / Erzählungen
Sachbuch/Ratgeber Geschichte / Politik Regional- / Landesgeschichte
Schlagworte american cowboy literature • American West • Andy Adams • andy adams author • Authentic narratives • Cattle Drive • cattle drive stories • classic westerns • Cormac McCarthy • cowboy culture • cowboy fiction books • cowboy life • cowboy life narratives • Frontier Literature • Frontier realism • frontier tales • historical fiction • historical western novels • Jack London • Karl May • Louis L'Amour • max brand • Mountain Dreams • old west literature • Owen Wister • The Big Sky • the Last of the Mohicans • Trail Tales • western adventure • western novels
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