Stoeckleins 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. 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.
