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Texas - State & Local History, Rural Sociology - General & Miscellaneous, U.S. Travel Photography - South, U.S. Travel Photography - West, Frontier & Pioneer Life - Western United States, Regional Studies - Southern U.S., Portrait Photography - General &
The Texas Cowboys, 4th by David R. Stoecklein β€” book cover

The Texas Cowboys, 4th

by David R. Stoecklein
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Overview

The Texas Cowboys offers an intimate view of every region in Texas. Featuring twenty-three of the oldest, most prestigious ranches in America today. Tom B. Saunders IV, a fifth-generation Texas rancher, tells the story of his home state and its legends, collected over the years from family and friends. Complementing the photographs and text are beautiful paintings and illustrations by the famous Texas artist, Bob Moline.

About the Author, David R. Stoecklein

David W. Stevenson is the founder and co-owner of Two by Four, an advertising agency based in Chicago. Two by Four's clients include work for Western brands like Wrangler Jeanswear, Ariat boots, sooner Trailers, and more. Growing up in Dallas, David has always been around the western lifestyle. Additionally, through the many television and photography shoots he has art directed, he has developed a respect of the Western culture, its people, and imagery. David lives just outside of Chicago with his wife Becky, three kids, two dogs, two mice and a fish named Justin.
David R. Stoecklein has worked closely with ranchers and cowboys from every Western state. Through his work, he has gained a deep understanding of and respect for cowboys. His quest to keep the spirit of the West alive is heartfelt and uncompromising. David spends every free moment photographing cowboys and all elements of their lives, preserving their heritage and traditions. David resides in Sun Valley with his wife, Mary, and their three sons.

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Stoecklein's color photos and Saunders' text celebrate cowboys and ranch life; the oversize (12x11<">) format allows for an elaborate display, suitable for the coffee table. Each region of Texas is profiled with close looks at century-old ranches. Photos depict wildlife and landscapes, ranch buildings, gear, and stock, as well as the men who do the work; and the photos are accompanied by text, captions, and selected quotes, poems, and short stories conveying the history, pride, and personal qualities of the cowboys. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Book Details

Published
June 1, 1997
Publisher
Stoecklein Publishing
Pages
252
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780922029600

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