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An Accidental Cowboy
by Jameson Parker
ISBN: 0312310242
ISBN-13: 9780312310240
Format: Hardcover
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Summary
Jameson Parker, a former TV actor, and his wife get out of the L.A. fast lane and mosey out to the Sierras, where they travel with a band of cowboys, learning about the job and taking notes all the way. After years of cattle drives and rodeos, Parker writes about what he found out, and about why the cowboy way of life is so appealing.
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: St Martins Pr
Published date: 2003
Edition: 1th edition
Size: 8.75 x 5.5 inches
Weight: 0.98 pounds
Pages: 288
Publisher's Notes
The author recounts how he and his wife moved to a southern California ranch after a near-fatal shooting, a decision that thrust them into the unfamiliar but spiritually healing world of cattle ranching, cowboys, horses, and open spaces.
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An Accidental Cowboy
Jameson Parker
Thomas Dunne Books. Used - Acceptable. Former Library book. Shows definite wear, and perhaps considerable marking on inside. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! ( more information) Offered by Better World Books (United States)
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An Accidental Cowboy
Jameson Parker
Thomas Dunne Books, 2003-10-01. Hardcover. Very Good. Withdrawn Library copy with customary markings; No writing within text;Shipping upgrades available. Contact us immediately (we ship within hours.) ( more information) Offered by Southeastern Book Brokers (United States)
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An Accidental Cowboy: a Memoir
Parker, Jameson
New York: Thomas Dunne/St. Martin's, 2003. First printing of this memoir of the actor who played one of the Simons of the tv show Simon and Simon. Shot and almost killed in LA, he eventually turns to ranching. Book has tiniest bit of top-of-spine wear, else Fine condition in Near Fine dustjacket with lightest edgewear. New mylar protector.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Near Fine. ( more information) Offered by Maggie Belsan Books (United States)
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An Accidental Cowboy
Parker, Jameson
Thomas Dunne Books. Hardcover. 0312310242 New with very slight shelf wear from time on shelf (like you'd see at a major chain). We ship daily, provide personalized customer service and want you to have a great experience purchasing from us. Thank you for your consideration. . New. ( more information) Offered by BennettBooksLtd (United States)
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