Eyewitness: Cowboy

Eyewitness: Cowboy

Author: David H. Murdoch

ISBN: 0789458543

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Children, 2000

Age: 9-12

Genre: Non-fiction

Summary: A fascinating look at the history of cowboys. It is similar to other books in this series in that it includes full color photographs of period clothing and other items as well as brief snippets of information explaining what each item is and its significance.  Includes sections on cattle, law and order, guns and gunslingers, hats, boots, horses, saddles, cutting cattle, and more.  

Read A-likes: North American Indian; Cowboys; I Want to Be a Cowboy; Eyewitness: Civil War; and Eyewitness: Horse.

Personal Thoughts: The books published by Dorling Kindersley have always been well written and popular, and this book is no different.  This book gives a great look at the historical and modern cowboy, common items carried and used by cowboys, and even the lifestyle differences.  This book is a great help and has very good, in depth information about the subject presented in an engaging and friendly manner.