We Pointed Them North: Recollections of a Cowpuncher

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Book Synopsis: E. C. Abbott was a cowboy in the great days of the 1870's and 1880's. He came up the trail to Montana from Texas with the long-horned herds which were to stock the northern ranges; he punched cows in Montana when there wasn't a fence in the territory; and he married a daughter of Granville Stuart, the famous early-day stockman and Montana pioneer. For more than fifty years he was known to cowmen from Texas to Alberta as "Teddy Blue." This is his story, as told to Helena Huntington Smith, who says that the book is "all Teddy Blue. My part was to keep out of the way and not mess it up by being literary.... Because the cowboy flourished in the middle of the Victorian age, which is certainly a funny paradox, no realistic picture of him was ever drawn in his own day. Here is a self-portrait by a cowboy which is full and honest." And Teddy Blue himself says, "Other old-timers have told all about stampedes and swimming rivers and what a terrible time we had, but they never put in any of the fun, and fun was at least half of it." So here it is—the cowboy classic, with the "terrible" times and the "fun" which have entertained readers everywhere. First published in 1939, We Pointed Them North has been brought back into print by the University of Oklahoma Press in completely new format, with drawings by Nick Eggenhofer, and with the full, original text.

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Discover the thrilling adventures of E.C. Abbott, also known as Teddy Blue, in the timeless cowboy classic We Pointed Them North: Recollections of a Cowpuncher. Immerse yourself in the vibrant history of the 1870's and 1880's as Abbott takes you on a journey from Texas to Montana, where he worked as a cowpuncher on the untamed northern ranges.

Unlike any other book of its time, We Pointed Them North offers an authentic, firsthand account that captures the spirit of the cowboy era. Written by Helena Huntington Smith, this remarkable memoir provides an unfiltered self-portrait of Teddy Blue, with the aim of depicting the true essence of cowboy life, complete with its hardships and triumphs.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to delve into a captivating narrative that has captivated readers for over fifty years. From thrilling stampedes to daring river crossings, Abbott's recollections paint a vivid picture of an era where fun and adventure were intertwined in the daily life of cowboys. Experience the authentic American West through the eyes of a cattle driver, and let the pages of We Pointed Them North transport you back in time.

Discover the legacy of Teddy Blue and immerse yourself in the rich history of the cowboy era. For an authentic, entertaining read that will transport you to the untamed frontier, grab a copy of We Pointed Them North: Recollections of a Cowpuncher today!

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