North from Texas: Incidents in the Early Life of a Range Cowman in Texas, Dakota, and Wyoming, 1852-1883

by James C. Shaw

North From Incidents In The Early Life Of A Range Cowman In Texas, Dakota, And Wyoming, 1852-1883 is a memoir written by James Clay Shaw. The book is a first-hand account of Shaw's experiences as a cowboy in the late 19th century, covering his life from his early years in Texas to his time working in the Dakotas and Wyoming. Shaw's memoir provides a detailed and vivid portrait of the life of a cowboy during this period, including descriptions of cattle drives, roundups, and encounters with Native Americans. He also offers insights into the social and economic conditions of the time, as well as the challenges and dangers of life on the range. The book is written in a straightforward and engaging style, with a focus on storytelling and personal anecdotes. It offers a unique perspective on the history of the American West, and will appeal to anyone interested in cowboy culture, western history, or the experiences of those who helped shape this iconic period in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

126 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 1996

Reviews

[Fredrick Danysh · Rating 3 out of 5]

The life of cowboys durring the cattle drives from Texas in the twenty years following the Civil War. Not all cattle heards were trailed to the railheads but some sstocked the ranges of the Pacific Northwest.

[Misty · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am admittedly biased, as James Shaw is my third great uncle, but I really enjoyed this book - both as a great story about his life spent on the trail, and as a collection of information about the Shaw line of my family. Definitely a treasure of mine.