The Log of a Cowboy: A Narrative of the Old Trail Days by Andy Adams

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Author Adams, Andy, 1859-1935
Title The Log of a Cowboy: A Narrative of the Old Trail Days
Note Reading ease score: 70.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Keith M. Eckrich, and the PG Online Distributed
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Summary "The Log of a Cowboy: A Narrative of the Old Trail Days" by Andy Adams is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative recounts the life and experiences of cowboys during the cattle drives of the Old West, particularly focusing on the journey of a young cowboy named Thomas Moore as he embarks on a trail drive from Texas to Montana. At the start of the book, the narrator reflects on his roots and family background, detailing events from his early childhood in Georgia during the Civil War. The narrative provides insight into the harsh realities of life as a cowboy, as Moore recounts his family's arduous move to Texas, the challenges of starting a new life after the war, and the motivations behind his eventual desire to join a cattle drive. Key themes introduced in the opening include the relationships among family members, the struggles of living in a war-torn society, and the thrill of adventure along the cattle trails. The detailed descriptions offer readers a vivid picture of life on the frontier, preparing them for the journeys and tales to come in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Western stories
Subject Cowboys -- Fiction
Subject Cattle drives -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 12797
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jun 13, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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