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A vivid collection of cowboy tales capturing the grit, humor, and heart of life on the open range in the American West.
Main Category: Western
Sub-Categories: Adventure | Humor | Social Commentary
About the Book:
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Cattle Brands
A Collection of Western Camp-Fire Stories
Old West Storytelling From A Real Cowboy
When supper was over and the guards arranged for the night, story-telling was in order…”
First published in 1906, Cattle Brands is a vivid and authentic collection of short stories by Andy Adams, a former cowboy whose firsthand experience on the cattle trails of the American West shaped his writing.
These tales—told around campfires and forged in the grit of frontier life—capture the humor, hardship, and camaraderie of the cowboy era with striking realism and understated elegance.
Adams’s storytelling stands apart for its honesty and lack of romantic embellishment, offering readers a rare glimpse into the true spirit of ranching culture.
From river crossings and trail delays to poker-playing steers and outlaw encounters, this collection preserves the voices and values of a bygone time.
Whether you’re a lover of Western fiction or a seeker of American heritage, this beautifully formatted edition of Cattle Brands brings the Old West to life in its original form: unfiltered, unforgettable, and enduring.
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.
