Early Days of a Cowboy on the Pecos [Hardcover] James F. Hinkle

Description

1937 edition. Hardcover is in good condition. No dustjacket. The pages are clean and in good condition. The binding is secure.

This 1937 edition of “Early Days of a Cowboy on the Pecos” by James F. Hinkle offers a rare firsthand account of life on the frontier in late 19th-century New Mexico. Hinkle’s memoir provides a vivid and unvarnished depiction of the daily hardships, dangers, and adventures faced by cowboys driving cattle along the Pecos River. As one of the few written records from this era and region, the book offers invaluable insights into the harsh realities of the American West, from encounters with outlaws and Native American tribes to the challenges of surviving in an unforgiving landscape. Hinkle’s straightforward prose and attention to detail make this a captivating read for anyone interested in the history of the American cowboy and the settlement of the Southwest. Despite its age and lack of a dust jacket, this well-preserved copy remains a treasured artifact for collectors of frontier literature and a window into a rapidly vanishing way of life.