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We Pointed Them North: Recollections of a Cowpuncher,New
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E. C. Abbott was a cowboy in the great days of the 1870's and 1880's. He came up the trail to Montana from Texas with the longhorned herds which were to stock the northern ranges; he punched cows in Montana when there wasn't a fence in the territory; and he married a daughter of Granville Stuart, the famous earlyday stockman and Montana pioneer. For more than fifty years he was known to cowmen from Texas to Alberta as 'Teddy Blue.'This is his story, as told to Helena Huntington Smith, who says that the book is 'all Teddy Blue. My part was to keep out of the way and not mess it up by being literary.... Because the cowboy flourished in the middle of the Victorian age, which is certainly a funny paradox, no realistic picture of him was ever drawn in his own day. Here is a selfportrait by a cowboy which is full and honest.' And Teddy Blue himself says, 'Other oldtimers have told all about stampedes and swimming rivers and what a terrible time we had, but they never put in any of the fun, and fun was at least half of it.'So here it isthe cowboy classic, with the 'terrible' times and the 'fun' which have entertained readers everywhere. First published in 1939, We Pointed Them North has been brought back into print by the University of Oklahoma Press in completely new format, with drawings by Nick Eggenhofer, and with the full, original text.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'We Pointed Them North'? A: 'We Pointed Them North' focuses on the life and experiences of E. C. Abbott, a cowboy in the late 19th century. It recounts his adventures and the realities of cowboy life, blending both the hardships and the enjoyment of the profession.
- Q: Who is the author of 'We Pointed Them North'? A: The author of 'We Pointed Them North' is E. C. Abbott, who shares his recollections as a cowboy in the 1870s and 1880s.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'We Pointed Them North' was first published in 1939, and the new edition was released on November 15, 1976.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book 'We Pointed Them North' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'We Pointed Them North'? A: 'We Pointed Them North' contains a total of 272 pages.
- Q: Is 'We Pointed Them North' suitable for all ages? A: 'We Pointed Them North' is generally suitable for older children and adults, as it provides historical accounts of cowboy life that may interest readers of various ages.
- Q: What kind of illustrations are included in this edition? A: This edition of 'We Pointed Them North' includes drawings by Nick Eggenhofer, enhancing the storytelling experience.
- Q: What makes 'We Pointed Them North' a classic? A: 'We Pointed Them North' is considered a classic due to its honest portrayal of cowboy life, unique anecdotes, and the author's authentic voice, reflecting the culture of the American West.
- Q: Can I find any reviews or testimonials for this book? A: Yes, many readers have shared positive reviews highlighting the engaging storytelling and historical insights provided in 'We Pointed Them North'.
- Q: Is this book part of a larger series or collection? A: 'We Pointed Them North' is a standalone book and is not part of a series, but it is often included in discussions of classic cowboy literature.