Provides words and music for traditional western ballads and explains the history of each song

This Texas Folklore Society Publication is divided into two volumes of rich, Texan folklore. The first volume contains eight folk tales, varying from “Lore of the Llano Estacado” to “Myths of the Tejas Indians.” The second volume centers around the cowboy way of life and cowboy songs, such as “Songs the Cowboys Sing” and “Song of the Open Range.” (view table of contents)

In this Western folk song, an educated fellow mistaken for a greenhorn proves his cowboy ability by riding a wild horse; includes a discussion of Afro-American and Hispanic cowboys in the nineteenth century.

Product Description: A deluxe collection of 55 colorful songs that recount the tales of the "Wild West". Filled with vintage photos and period prints,this book captures the essence of one of North America's most exciting eras. Arranged for voice and piano with suggested guitar chords.

A prolific writer and photographer provides a multimedia tour of modern and traditional cowboy culture through literature, photography, and a fifty-minute CD recording. Tour.