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Lz Cowboy
A Cowboy's Journal, 1979-1981
by John R. Erickson
ISBN: 1574410245
ISBN-13: 9781574410242
Format: Hardcover
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Univ of North Texas Pr
Published date: 1997
Edition: 1th edition
Size: 6.5 x 9.75 inches
Weight: 1.15 pounds
Pages: 181
Publisher's Notes
This contemporary "log of a cowboy", to borrow a term from Andy Adams, reveals the daily life of a cowboy during the years 1979-1981. "I came up one steer short, 158 instead of 159. I rode through them again and got another count, the same: 158. So I went back to the junkyard. This time, l walked it afoot, checking out every hiding place. I drove the steers out into the open. Still one short. Then I happened to look around and saw a steer peeking out over the steering wheel of one of the wrecked cars. He was inside the car and appeared ready to drive off". Cowboying on the LZ Ranch in the Texas Panhandle did have its lighter moments. In fact, humor was sometimes all that kept John Erickson and the Ellzey family going as they struggled through a depressed cattle market, drought, sickness, injuries, and West Texas weather: . "The temperature at noon was down to five degrees and the chill factor was minus thirty-seven. That is killing cold. It wasn't a fit day to be out, so naturally we went out to feed cattle. I wore my wool long johns, with six layers of clothes above the waist and three below. My outer shell was my big cowhide coat. We drove through the steers on wheat pasture in the morning. There really wasn't much we could do but Lawrence can't stand to sit around in a nice warm house while his cattle are out there suffering. If we couldn't make them comfortable, at least we could suffer with them".
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LZ Cowboy : A Cowboy's Journal, 1979-1981 (Western Life Ser., Vol. 3)
Erickson, John
Denton, TX, U.S.A.: University of North Texas Press, 1997. Clean, tight copy with no writings or markings. Not an Ex-Library Book or a Book Club Edition. Jacket: Very Good. 1st Edition: 5 4 3 2 1. 181 Pages. Measures 6-1/4 By 9-1/4. B&W photographs. Indexed.. Hard Cover. Very Good. ( more information) Offered by JP's Books and Beyond (United States)
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Lz Cowboy-a Cowboy's Journal
Erickson, John R
Denton: U of North Texas Press, 1996. Creator of Hank the Cowdog-Number Three: Western Life Series/ Mint condition.. Very Good/Very Good. ( more information) Offered by Trolley Line Books (United States)
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LZ Cowboy: A Cowboy's Journal 1979-1981
Erickson, John R
Denton, Texas, U.S.A.: University of North Texas Press, 1997. L6 - DJ is mylar protected. DJ has alot of crease on the bottom corner of the front inside flap, light winkling on some edges and corners, light discoloration and shelf wear otherwise very good. Book has light discoloration and shelf wear otherwise fine. Number Three: Western Life Series. This contemporary "log of a cowboy," to borrow a term from Andy Adams, reveals the daily life of a cowboy during the years 1979-1981.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Very Good. Illus. by Erickson, Kris (Photographs by). 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by Bookmarc's (United States)
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LZ Cowboy: A Cowboy's Journal 1979-1981
Erickson, John
Denton: Univ. North Texas, 1996. 1st ed. Hardcover. 181 pages. . As New/As New. . ( more information) Offered by Schroeder's Book Haven (United States)
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Lz Cowboy
John R. Erickson
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LZ Cowboy A Cowboy's Journal 1979-81
Erickson, John R
Denton, TX: University of North Texas Press, 1996, first edition, number line: 5 4 3 2 1. ISBN 1-57441-024-5 Octavo (9.25 in. by 6.25 in.); 181pp.; fine hardcover; very good dust jacket; dust jacket shows bent front flap; crisp; clean; bright.. ( more information) Offered by The Chisholm Trail Bookstore (United States)
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