Featured in this lot is this 1942 first edition copy of “The American Cowboy” by Will James. The book's story begins with the first cowboy, during the 1830's—as a boy, he rode bareback and barefooted, taking a few domesticated cows home in the evenings. This is the saga of the American cowboy. The book is illustrated by the author and shows an orange-reddish cloth cover with blue lettering for the title and the author’s signature. The condition of this book is good, with no obvious signs of damage and some wear and browning to the pages consistent with the age of the book. The measurements of this book are 8 1/2" x 6".