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A gritty, realistic tale of a 19th-century cattle drive, The Log of a Cowboy captures the hardships, adventures, and spirit of life on the American frontier.
Main Category: Western
Sub-Categories: Adventure | Diary & Journal | Memoir & Autobiographical
About the Book:
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The Log of a Cowboy
Boys, the secret of trailing cattle is never to let your herd know that they are under restraint…”
The Log of a Cowboy is a vivid Western novel by Andy Adams, first published in 1903.
Chronicling a five-month cattle drive from Texas to Montana, this authentic narrative immerses readers in the rugged life of the American frontier.
Written by Adams, a former cowboy, the story captures the grit, camaraderie, and challenges of trail life through the eyes of narrator Tom Quirk, delivering a gripping tale that feels like a firsthand account.
Widely regarded as one of the most accurate portrayals of cowboy culture ever written, this enduring classic continues to captivate readers more than a century later.
With its rich detail, colorful characters, and sweeping landscapes, The Log of a Cowboy is not just a novel—it’s a historical document that preserves the voice of a vanishing era.
This beautifully formatted edition of The Log of a Cowboy honors the original text, inviting modern readers to saddle up and ride alongside the men who shaped the myth of the West.
Special Features:
Crafted with care and formatted with attention to detail, this edition offers a luxurious reading experience designed for your comfort and enjoyment.
Printed in a clear, easy-to-read 12-point font with generous margins on cream paper, it provides a visually pleasing and immersive journey through the pages.
Beautifully bound with a captivating cover design, this book is one to treasure—a timeless classic you will enjoy for years to come!
About the Author:
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Andy Adams
Andy Adams (1859-1935) grew up in Indiana on a cattle farm, then spent over a decade driving herds across Texas and the great trails of the Old West.
Frustrated by the romanticized cowboy myths of his day, he turned to writing in his 40s to show what cowboy life was really like — hard work, dusty trails, long nights, and deep connections to the land.
His debut The Log of a Cowboy remains his best-known work, praised for its authenticity and still in print more than a century later.
