Rollins, Philip Ashton, 1869-1950. The cowboys; : an unconventional history of civilization on the old-time cattle range, [electronic resource] / by Philip Ashton Rollins.. — Rev. and enl. ed.. — New York, : Ballantine Books, [1973, c1936]. — xv, 366 p. 18 cm.
A Ballantine Walden edition.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The beginnings of ranching -- Ranchmen and farmers -- Definitions and coyboys ways -- Cowboy character -- What the cowboy wore -- Saddles -- Bridle, lariat, and quirt -- Equipment and furnishings -- Diversions and recreations -- The day's work -- Live stock -- Branding and the round-up -- The cattle drive -- Breaking horses -- Visit to town -- Rustling -- Trailing -- Later phases of western migration.