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IN THE DAYS OF THE VAQUEROS: AMERICA'S FIRST TRUE COWBOYS
by Russell Freedman
Clarion;ISBN: 0395967880;$18;2001

Ride into the past and discover the history of the “cowboy,” beginning in 16th-century Central America. Learn about tools and techniques the Vaqueros created and cowboy vocabulary that has enriched the English language. Period paintings, drawings, and photographs enhance understanding.

Suggested for ages 10 - 14
Subjects: Cowboys | History | Mexico

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