Author: David Fillingim Publisher: Mercer University Press ISBN: 0881461830 Category : Literary Criticism Languages : en Pages : 218
Book Description
"In this text, author and editor David Fillingim turns his attention to the West - West Georgia that is. This book examines how the contemporary cowboy poetry revival that sprung up in 1985 in Elko, Nevada, has borne fruit in the Peach State. First, Fillingim traces the history of cowboy poetry and its emergence as a cultural phenomenon. Then he recounts the story of how Georgia became home to a vibrant cowboy poetry scene. But the largest part of the book is an anthology of poems by some of the finest cowboy poets anywhere, and they all happen to be in Georgia." "As celebrated cowboy-poet Doris Daley says in the preface, "everywhere is west of somewhere". So settle in, and travel with Fillingim to someplace west of wherever you are, and enjoy this unique combination of shrewd scholarly analysis and heartwarming cowboy poetry." --Book Jacket.
Author: Charlie Barnett Publisher: ISBN: 9780615589367 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 186
Book Description
Broken down and battle-weary after the Civil War, nineteen year-old Bill Allen returns home to Atlanta, only to find his parents dead and the family home burned to the ground. His dreams of getting married and building a home for himself are crushed when he learns his girlfriend has eloped to Pensacola with his first cousin. After spending two years fighting Yankees, it seems he's left with nothing. Thinking back over his days as a Confederate Soldier, Bill recalls the adventurous stories his friends told around the campfires, about the Wild West. With an attitude a city block long, and a chip on his shoulder, he heads west on his horse, Buddy, with nothing but the clothes on his back, and a Navy Colt strapped around his waist. Not long into his journey, Bill encounters two horse thieves who try to steal Buddy. Two shots later he finds himself $6,000 richer, from their bank robbery loot. When Bill stops at a farm house to borrow a shovel to bury the two dead thieves, he meets Mary - at the end of a Kentucky rifle. Later that evening they are properly introduced over a supper of fried rabbit and black coffee. Not your typical western, Georgia Cowboy isn't about cattle drives or filled with cowboy jargon; Bill's four letter words are Hope, Love, and Work. However, trouble does find Bill, every step of the way, in this action-packed adventure.
Author: Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 120
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Published for devotees of the cowboy and the West, American Cowboy covers all aspects of the Western lifestyle, delivering the best in entertainment, personalities, travel, rodeo action, human interest, art, poetry, fashion, food, horsemanship, history, and every other facet of Western culture. With stunning photography and you-are-there reportage, American Cowboy immerses readers in the cowboy life and the magic that is the great American West.
Author: Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 96
Book Description
Published for devotees of the cowboy and the West, American Cowboy covers all aspects of the Western lifestyle, delivering the best in entertainment, personalities, travel, rodeo action, human interest, art, poetry, fashion, food, horsemanship, history, and every other facet of Western culture. With stunning photography and you-are-there reportage, American Cowboy immerses readers in the cowboy life and the magic that is the great American West.
Author: Dana Kessimakis Smith Publisher: Jump At The Sun ISBN: 9780786819317 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
When a little boy gets set to spend the day at Grandma's, he's really preparing to go on the cowboy ride of his dreams. With his imagination in tow, he and his pardner (brother) ride their horses (Mom and Dad) to meet their ranch hand (Grandma). After having a great day doing all the things that cowfolk do, this fantastic adventure ends in a wonderfully reassuring way as the cowboy and his "horse" are reunited, just in time to be tucked in bed. This is the quintessential cattle-rustling cowboy fantasy, ideal for all young tots with lots of wonder and imagination in their hearts. Dana Kessimakis Smith was born and raised in Utah. Currently she lives in California with her family, working as a full-time writer and mom. Laura Freeman studied art at the School of Visual Arts in New York City, where she lives with her husband and two sons.
Author: Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 120
Book Description
Published for devotees of the cowboy and the West, American Cowboy covers all aspects of the Western lifestyle, delivering the best in entertainment, personalities, travel, rodeo action, human interest, art, poetry, fashion, food, horsemanship, history, and every other facet of Western culture. With stunning photography and you-are-there reportage, American Cowboy immerses readers in the cowboy life and the magic that is the great American West.
Author: Carol Thalimer Publisher: The Countryman Press ISBN: 1581577745 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 536
Book Description
Georgia is one of the top domestic travel destinations in the U.S. From ancient mountains and winding rivers to charming towns, plush coastal island communities, and the lively metropolis of Atlanta, Georgia: An Explorer's Guide offers a vast variety of opportunities for travelers of many interests. In this all-new guide, veteran travel writers Carol and Dan Thalimer lead you on the ultimate exploration of the Peach Tree State, showing you where to find the best barbeque, white-water rafting, historic battlefields, cultural opportunities, and much more. This revised edition includes hundreds of dining recommendations, from roadside eateries to fine cuisine. Opinionated listings of inns, B&Bs, hotels, vacation cabins, and campgrounds are also featured. Other features include: 15 up-to-date regional and city maps; an alphabetical “What's Where” guide for trip planning; handy icons that point out best values, wheelchair access, family- and pet-friendly activities and establishments.
Author: Sharon Carpenter Publisher: iUniverse ISBN: 146975567X Category : Poetry Languages : en Pages : 144
Book Description
Author Sharon Carpenter was introduced to the cowboy poetry writing and performing style by Joel Hayes, founder of Douglas County's Poetry Writers Group located in Douglasville, Georgia. She was a performing poet with the Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Annual Georgia Cowboy Gatherings. Now, she has collected her cowboy poetry into one volume. Western Cowboy Poetry: An African American Perspective is an engaging collection of poems specifically written to be delivered at cowboy poetry gatherings. These verses provide an imaginary yet entertaining perspective on what life experiences might have been like for African Americans who strived to live in the western region of the United States during both the pre- and post-civil war era. These poems offer historical and contemporary cowboy viewpoints and they are based upon research of historical contributions of African Americans. Western Cowboy Poetry consists of four sections, emphasizing the journey and contributions of African American cowboys; the work experience for these cowboys; cowboy love stories; and the perspective of African American cowhands of the time on values. Isom Dart Let me tell you the story Of ol' Isom Dart, How he broke my will and my soul, And also my heart. He was as elusive as them horses He was always chasin'; You think you landed him, Then you find—time, it was a wastin' ... "Sharon's unique style brings an African American perspective on western cowboy poetry." —Douglas County Sentinel
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