There are not so many classic symbols in American history as that of the cowboy. The image of a lone man riding atop a proud horse or of a gang of outlaws riding out to make trouble is one that nearly all Americans are familiar with. Even up to his day, American cowboys occupy a special place in the hearts of many people. What is the truth behind the iconic cowboy? Where did cowboys come from? What was their daily life like? Here are links to places with more information about American cowboys:
- The Origins of the Cowboy Culture of Western America: Brief overview of the Mexican origin of cowboys.
- Cowboys Resource Page: Provides information about various cowboy-related subjects.
- True Cowboy: A brief history of cowboys as well as their lifestyle.
- Illustrated History: Very brief history with images to demonstrate some events.
- Cowboy Hats in History: Gives a brief overview of the history of cowboy hats.
- Lone Hand Western: Details the history of the old west, including cowboys.
- Brief Overview: Provides a very brief overview of the history of cowboys.
- Black Cowboys: Discusses the history of black cowboys.
- Cowboy Boot History: A detailed history of the cowboy boot.
- History of Cowboy Culture: An account of the history of cowboy culture.
- Cowboy's Personal Gear: Discusses the gear which made up to the cowboy ‘persona.’
- Cowboy in Movies: A discussion of the cowboy persona portrayed in movies.
- Romancing the Old West: Describes the romance of the old west.
- Short History of the Mustang: Discusses the horses of the old west.
- A Brief History of Horses in the Americas: A look at the influences of horses in the west.
- History of Cattle Ranching: Discusses the history of cattle ranching in the old west and how the cowboys were attached to them.
- History of Dude Ranches: Describes how dude ranches came to be popular.
- Ranching Traditions: A look at old ranching traditions.
- Ranches and Farming: Discusses how cowboys in Montana ran ranches and farmed.
- Cowboys and the Cattle Industry: Some information on cowboys and the cattle industry they depended on.
- Cowboys: Discusses the daily life of cowboys.
- Cowboys and Oklahoma: Explanation about the influence of cowboys in Oklahoma.
- Cowboy's Saddle: A good personal discourse on the importance of the saddle.
- Old West and Kansas: Discusses the impact of the old west culture on Kansas.
- Cowboy Music: A site with clips of cowboy music.
- History of Cowboy Music: Traces the evolution of cowboy music.
- Cowboy Music & Poetry: Discusses about the music and poetry of cowboys.
- Vaquero Clothing Examples: Images of vaquero clothing.
- The Vaquero: Discusses vaqueros and their habits.
- Book Excerpt: Excerpt from a book that discusses vaquero clothing.
- Vaqueros: Provides information on old west vaqueros.
- Western Saddle Types: Looks at individual types of saddles.
- Saddle Types: Lists different saddle types and what they’re used for.
- Cowboys and Images: One of the more popular cowboy galleries on the web.
- Images: A cowboy station with images and captions.
Written by Michael S. Atwood
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