Description |
xxxii, 216 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm. |
Series |
Voice in the American West |
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Voice in the American West.
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Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Contents |
Introduction : a brief life of Francis Henry Maynard -- The recollections of F.H. Maynard -- Maynard's poetry -- Rhymes of the range and trail -- Poems from the Colorado Springs gazette and telegraph -- Unpublished poem, "My faith" -- Maynard's journalism -- 1874 an epochal year -- How noted Peace Officer Tilghman nearly met his end in roundup of pony rustlers -- A reminiscence -- Maynard's American magazine contest entry -- Glossary of names. |
Summary |
"In memoir, poetry, and prose, describes the adventures of Frank Maynard, an open range cowboy whose ten-year career coincided with the peak of the Great Plains trail-drive era. Folklore scholars credit Maynard with adapting Irish ballad 'The Unfortunate Rake' from its American version to the well known 'The Cowboy's Lament'"--Provided by publisher. |
Subject |
Maynard, Frank, 1853-1926.
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Cowboys' writings, American.
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Authors, American -- 20th century -- Biography.
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Cowboys -- West (U.S.) -- Biography.
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Cowboys -- Poetry.
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West (U.S.) -- Poetry.
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West (U.S.) -- History -- 19th century.
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Great Plains -- History -- 19th century.
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Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.) -- History.
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Added Author |
Hoy, James F.
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ISBN |
9780896727052 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
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089672705X (hardcover : alk. paper) |
Standard No. |
AU@ 000045562126 |
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