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In the Days of the Vaqueros: America's First True Cowboys
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4 out of 5
Based on 29 Ratings and 17 Reviews

Book Description
In this rousing account of the first true cowboys, Newbery Medalist Russell Freedman brings to life the days when the vaqueros rounded up cattle, brought down steers, and tamed wild broncos. In the service of wealthy Spanish conquistadors in the sixteenth century, Mexican ranch hands began herd- ing cattle, often riding barefoot. They soon developed and perfected the skills for this dangerous work... More
Book Information
PublisherClarion Books
BindingHardcover (8 editions)
Reading LevelAges 9-12
# of Pages80
ISBN-100395967880
ISBN-13978-0395967881
Publication Date10/15/2001
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About Russell Freedman (Author) : Russell Freedman is a published author of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Russell Freedman include Life and Death of Crazy Horse, Lincoln a Photobiography, Ind... more
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About J. Susan Cole-Stone (Illustrator) : Susan Stone attended Paier School of Art in Hamden, Connecticut, majoring in illustration and fine art. She has also taken various classes at Rhode Island School of Design and has been a working arti... more
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