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Wyatt's Deck
Weslynn McCallister
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A time-travel romance novel set in 1881 in Tombstone, Arizona.
Propelled through time in the midst of a disaster, Cally awakens in the year 1881. Discovering she is in Tombstone, Arizona, she is convinced she is still in the Twenty-first Century witnessing a historical reenactment of the Old West. It is only when two people who have recently betrayed her convince her that she has traveled through time, just as they have, that she realizes her enemies are now Johnny Ringo and the Clanton gang, not Steven (her ex-fiancee) and his girlfriend Sherri...



The Americans

Donald La Fon
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Join the McKinneys, Youngers, and others in the 13 pioneer/western short stories in "The Americans" as they migrate westward through the Appalachian Mountains, across the Great Plains, and into the Rocky Mountains and beyond. Discover how the McKinney clan invested their blood, sweat, and lives as they helped build America.


Here Comes The Bride
Laura Drewry
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Gabe Calloway is certain of only two things in his life. The first is he was born to be a rancher. It's bred into him as much as the color of his eyes and the huge stubborn streak he inherited from his father. The second is that ladies have no business whatsoever in a town like Porter Creek, Montana Territory. It is a life of hardship, sorrow and pain, and sooner or later every woman will succumb to the harshness of the land. So how is it that in a matter of weeks, a tiny whisper of a thing like Tess Kinley - a fancy city girl no less - can turn his whole world upside down and leave him wondering what the hell happened. Read More...

Accidental Outlaw
Penni Weston
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A ranch foreman finds himself falsely accused of bank robbery and murder in Wyoming, circa 1864. On the run and badly wounded, he hides out at an old remote cabin on the Oregon Trail in the legendary South Pass where he meets up with a young pregnant widowed Irish woman. They team up to survive their circumstances. For Chess Cates it is surviving the gunshot wound and the true killer who is after him. For Kate O'Keefe, it is dealing with the death of her father and the premature baby coming sooner than expected. They must seek the help of Cheyenne Indians. Ultimately the innocent and the guilty must confront one another, the odds seemingly grim for the Accidental Outlaw.


MysteriousWays
Terry Burns

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When Amos Taylor steals a parson's clothes, he thinks he's found the ideal disguise to hide his life of crime - until an old blind man enters his life who has a little trick up his own sleeve. Before long the disguise is working TOO well: the local residents start expecting Amos to actually serve as their preacher! When revival breaks out in the small Texas town, Amos's payoff is bigger than he could have dared imagine - proving indeed that the Lord does work in Mysterious Ways.



Cowboy Days : Stories of the New Mexico Range
Stephen Zimmer
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 A collection of exciting stories about working cowboy adventure in the big ranch country of northeastern New Mexico. Set in a land far removed from modern urban life, the cowpunchers in these stories ride the range much as their predecessors did over a hundred years ago. Ride with them through wrecks, stampedes, and broncs and experience the romance and tradition of the cow country that still lives in the Southwest.


Cowboy Gear Series - THE COWBOY BOOT : History, Art, Culture, FunctionCowboy Gear Series - THE COWBOY BOOT : History, Art, Culture, Function.
Photography by David R. Stoecklein
This series of books by photographer David R. Stoecklein brings into focus a few of the most important elements of cowboy gear-boots, spurs, and buckles. The quality and superb craftsmanship of some of these exquisite pieces shine through in these images. In these pages you will find spurs from all across the West, handcrafted belt buckles, and weathered cowboy boots. There is a story behind each one that speaks of the tradition and rich heritage of cowboy life.
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Cowboy Gear Series - THE WESTERN BUCKLE :History, Art, Culture, FunctionCowboy Gear Series - THE WESTERN BUCKLE :History, Art, Culture, Function.
Hardcover, 144 pgs
Photography by David R. Stoecklein
This book is one in a series on cowboy gear. The buckles on these pages are beautifully made, ornate, and detailed. Most are made of sterling silver and solid gold and many are adorned with precious stones, intricate filigree work, and engraving. There are even photographs of famous western buckles owned by Casey Tibbs, Bob Wills, and others.
Buy all three books in this special series by Stocklein: THE COWBOY BOOT, THE SPUR, THE WESTERN BUCKLE!

Cowboy Gear Series - THE SPUR : History, Art, Culture, FunctionCowboy Gear Series - THE SPUR : History, Art, Culture, Function.
Hardcover, 144 pgs
Photography by David R. Stoecklein
The spur is one of the most important elements of a cowboy's gear. Learn about the different styles and varieties of western spurs that have emerged throughout the decades in this new book. The quality and superb craftsmanship of each pair is evident in this wonderful collection of photographs.
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A Montana Memoir : This Storied Land
Lou Mandler
Set in remote northeastern Montana, this memoir is at once a paean to the beauty and power of the high prairie, an elegy to the family farm, and a love story. The center of Lou Mandler's narrative is the memorable depiction of her parents who... More Info

Western Shirts : A Classic American FashionWestern Shirts : A Classic American Fashion.
by Dan DeWeese and Steve Weil
Hardcover, 300 Color Photographs; 10 1/4 x 11 in, 176 pages
The great American western shirt is no longer hiding in the back of grandpa’s closet—it is now a highly collectible piece of American fashion history, a treasured piece of Western Americana. Western Shirts: A Classic American Fashion is the resource on understanding the history behind these uniquely American pieces of art, and on what to look for in collecting them, because while fashion trends may come and go, quality design and construction are always recognizable. The book contains a complete list of 250 western shirt labels to help identify the manufacturer and date of your finds, and though many of the early brands are gone, this survey of makers and their designs covers the quality of design, workmanship and materials of the different brands on the market from the last 70 years. The good old shirts get bought by collectors and go out of circulation, which is why this book is so necessary—and so cool.

 ALL ABOUT JOHN DEERE  For Kids - Part 1ABOUT JOHN DEERE" For Kids - Part 1.
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See both new and antique John Deere equipment in action – tractors, excavators, cultivators, dozers, planters, and dump trucks. We trace the growing season – how soil is prepped, seeds planted, and the crops are cultivated. See John Deere’s biggest tractors along with Johnny Poppers – including the 1925 Spoker D – and the rare 8020 from 1960. We visit a John Deere auction, the Two-Cylinder Expo, and there’s a nice segment on farm toys. Wall-to-watch Green and Yellow action plus the award-winning music of James Coffey. Kids learn, laugh, and want more. Grown-ups, too.
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Combine with the matching KID'S JOHN DEERE T-SHIRT (official gear by John Deere) for a super gift for young fans of the big green & yellow machines!


Hip, Hip, Hooray for Annie McRaeHip, Hip, Hooray for Annie McRae.
Eight-year-old Annie McRae is irresistible with her toothless grin, turquoise-blue cowboy boots, and her upbeat twist on life. She spends most days surrounded by cheers of "Hip, hip, hooray for Annie McRae!" from Mom, Dad, Mr. Garcia, and Grandma C. But what happens when the grownups are too busy to cheer? Don't you worry -- Annie pulls herself up by the bootstraps and realizes that the best "hip, hip, hoorays" come from herself and caring for others.
As an added bonus, readers can try to spy the "hidden" horseshoes in each illustration!


Myths and Mysteries of the Old WestMyths and Mysteries of the Old West.
by Michael Rutter ; Paperback: 176 pages
In an age before twenty-four-hour news coverage, before law and order came into vogue, dime novels and casually written newspaper stories fueled the legends of the Old West. The real people who filled the vast Western landscape became the romantic folk heroes—or villains—of the era, among them Billy the Kid, George Armstrong Custer, and Sitting Bull.
Myths and Mysteries of the Old West retells their tales with a witty brand of honesty about “truths” as elusive as vapors.
Were Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid truly shot down in South America, or did they live to a ripe old age, with or without wild woman Etta Place? Did the Gold Rush really start with a fortuitous accident? Did Calamity Jane in fact marry and have a baby with...


Ranch Horsemanship : How to Ride Like the Cowboys DoRanch Horsemanship : How to Ride Like the Cowboys Do.
by Curt Pate
Ranch Horsemanship tells how almost any rider at almost any level of expertise can adapt ranch-horse-training techniques to help his mount become a safer, more enjoyable ride. Curt's step-by-step methods offer a hands-on and in-your-own-time approach well-suited for most recreational riders. His ideas help prepare you and your horse for whatever you might encounter in the round pen, arena, pasture and beyond...
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Ride Smart : Improve Your Horsemanship Skills on the Ground & in the SaddleRide Smart : Improve Your Horsemanship Skills on the Ground & in the Saddle.
by Craig Cameron
Paperback: 224 pages
Craig Cameron has one of the most loyal followings of any horsemanship clinician and for good reason. Participants who come to his clinics not only get what they came for (a knowledge of horses and horsemanship), but they're also entertained throughout their learning experience. His clinic-goers have clamored for a book and here it is...
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The Horseman's Illustrated DictionaryHorseman's Illustrated Dictionary.
by Steven D. Price; Foreword by Don Burt; Paperback: 328 pages
A complete compendium of equestrian terms, The Horseman's Illustrated Dictionary goes beyond simple words and phrases. In addition to providing easy-to-understand definitions of both esoteric and commonly used terms, Price delves into their fascinating derivations. You'll learn, for example, that the ...
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True Horsemanship Through Feel / Bill DorranceTrue Horsemanship Through Feel / Bill Dorrance.
by Bill Dorrance and Leslie Desmond ; Paperback: 400 pages
Expert horseman Bill Dorrance chose the name True Horsemanship Through Feel because feel is the language of horses. Learning that language can expand any horseman's knowledge and abilities - whether they are learning to rope, ride, or start horses.In language that is generously detailed and packed with meaning, Dorrance directs our attention to the many subtle things there are to notice about the ways that horses...
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Writer's Little Book of Wisdom: A Treasury of Tips and WarningWriter's Little Book of Wisdom: A Treasury of Tips and Warning.
A Treasury of Tips and Warning for Every Writer and Aspiring Writer-The Traps to Avoid and Gold Mines to Explore
by John Long
John Long's focus has remained not so much in telling people how to write, but in trying to point out...
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The American Cowboy: A Photographic HistoryThe American Cowboy: A Photographic History.
With images of cattle drives, frontier towns, roundup camps, cowboys on the range, chuck wagons, and horses and cattle, The American Cowboy's stirring series of images capture the movement of life on the range...
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Activity BooksActivity Books
Western activities books for kids introduce the cowboy way of life to little buckaroos of all ages. Here you'll find ideas from games to how to rustle up a real Western party or play, to learning the lingo of ranch life. Learn about branding, how to use a lariat, cowboy gear, and rodeo. Loads of ideas that will keep cowboy kids busy while keeping our Western heritage alive.

Old West Coloring BooksOld West Coloring Books
Great selection of Cowboy coloring books, rodeo coloring books, pioneer-life coloring books, outlaws & lawmen coloring books. Celebrate the West through these fun & informative learning tools -- for kids & adults, any lover of Old West lore.

Old West Paper DollsOld West Paper Dolls
Expertly rendered & carefully researched. Each paper doll collection contains an informative introduction, followed by authentic recreations of period costumes and accessories. Fun & educational. Will appeal to writers, students & teachers of American history, as well as paper doll and costume aficionados of all ages!

Sticker Picture BooksSticker Picture Books
A cool collection of Sticker Picture books. Choose from: Old West town, cowboys, ranch life, pioneer life and horse stables. Very educational.

1864 Poker Deck1864 Poker Deck.
Reproduction of a Civil War era poker deck with full-length, single-ended court figures...
Lawmen of the Old West Playing CardsLawmen of the Old West Playing Cards.
Card Deck features Old West lawmen. Learn about the lawmen of the 19th century who...
Lewis and Clark Exploration Card GameLewis and Clark Exploration Card Game.
Join the expedition and see all the discoveries Lewis & Clark made on the trail...
RODEO : Behind The Scenes at America's Most Exciting SportBOOK: RODEO : Behind The Scenes at America's Most Exciting Sport.
Richly illustrated look at the people and animals of rodeo, from the rules of competition to the drama and action of each event - the perfect guide for every rodeo fan. Provides the fascinating behind-the-scenes details that the millions of fans who attend rodeos each year can't see - such as how the competitors prepare for their events, how the livestock are raised and selected, and what it takes to win...