<p>The book contains the collected stories of Arnold R. Rojas in five sections - based on five of his earlier works - with tales gathered from old California vaqueros. The first section tells the history of the early land grants and of the vaqueros who drove the great herds. The second section gives the lore of the vaquero - his ways and beliefs. Part three is filled with more stories from the vaqueros of old and how they worked their horses and mules. Part four tells more of the methods of the vaquero and section five speaks of bits and bitting and the ways of the bridle horse.</p>

These Were The Vaqueros: Collected Works of Arnold R. Rojas

History

Rojas, Arnold R.

Americas

Alamar Media

<p>Worth the wait: if you buy one book this year, make it this one. A long-awaited in-depth, superbly written biography and eye-popping collection of Joe De Yong letters, sketches, paintings and more that will be a treat for any western art fan or disciple of De Yong's mentor, Charles M. Russell. As ever, and with all of his previous publications, Bill Reynolds does not disappoint. The binding, the tiny details, glorious illustrations and superb layout are beautiful and draw you in, instantly. Stories about Joe's work in Hollywood include his contributions to such film classics as Shane, Red River, Union Pacific and Northwest Mounted Police. A must-have for any Westerner, western artist, and Russell fan. - Google Books</p>

Joe De Yong, A Life in the West

William Reynolds

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These Were The Vaqueros: Collected Works of Arnold R. Rojas

Joe De Yong, A Life in the West