A Texas Cowboy's Journal: Up the Trail to Kansas in 1868 (Volume 3) (The Western Legacies Series)
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Book Synopsis: In this earliest known day-by-day journal of a cattle drive from Texas to Kansas, Jack Bailey, a North Texas farmer, describes what it was like to live and work as a cowboy in the southern plains just after the Civil War. We follow Bailey as the drive moves northward into Kansas and then as his party returns to Texas through eastern Kansas, southwestern Missouri, northwestern Arkansas, and Indian Territory.
For readers steeped in romantic cowboy legend, the journal contains surprises. Bailey’s time on the trail was hardly lonely. We travel with him as he encounters Indians, U.S. soldiers, Mexicans, freed slaves, and cowboys working other drives. He and other crew members—including women—battle hunger, thirst, illness, discomfort, and pain. Cowboys quarrel and play practical jokes on each other and, at night, sing songs around the campfire.
David Dary’s thorough introduction and footnotes place the journal in historical context.
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Experience the Wild West like never before with A Texas Cowboy's Journal: Up the Trail to Kansas in 1868 (Volume 3) from The Western Legacies Series. Step into the boots of Jack Bailey, a North Texas farmer, as he takes you on an extraordinary journey through the southern plains after the Civil War. Discover the harsh realities of life as a cowboy as Bailey encounters Indians, U.S. soldiers, Mexicans, freed slaves, and fellow cowboys. Immerse yourself in a world where hunger, thirst, illness, discomfort, and pain are just a part of the everyday struggle. This unparalleled journal captures the true essence of the cowboy experience, revealing unexpected surprises and challenging the romanticized image we often associate with the American cowboy.
With A Texas Cowboy's Journal, David Dary offers a rare glimpse into the hidden treasures of our history. Through a thorough introduction and insightful footnotes, Dary seamlessly intertwines historical context with Bailey's gripping account. Each turning page will transport you back to a time when the land was untamed and the cowboy's spirit ran free.
Whether you're a history enthusiast, an avid reader, or simply seeking an adventure, A Texas Cowboy's Journal is a must-read. It shines a light on a pivotal period in American history and pays homage to the men and women who shaped the Wild West. Join Jack Bailey on this unforgettable trail, retracing his steps through Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, and Indian Territory. Get your hands on this captivating piece of history today and discover what it truly meant to be a cowboy.
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