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Description
This book tells the story of the vaqueros, the Mexican ranch hands who were America's first true cowboys. It describes how they developed the essential skills for herding cattle and how they later taught these techniques to the cowboys of the American West. The account is illustrated with historical paintings and drawings from the period.
Quick Summary
Long before American cowboys rode the range, the vaqueros mastered the art of herding wild cattle on the open ranges of Mexico and California, and this book reveals their incredible true story. Kids will be fascinated by the dangerous Lasso work, the wild mustang horses, and the visually stunning paintings that bring to life a piece of American history that most textbooks completely ignore. If your kid loves history books like the "I Survived" series or enjoys the adventure of classic cowboy tales, they'll be hooked on discovering these original cowboys. Perfect for kids in grades 4 through 7 who want to uncover the hidden roots of the American West.