Presented in this lot is "The American Cowboy" by Will James, Charles Scribner's Sons publisher, 1943, illustrations by Will James. This is a great book about the realities and adventures of the American Cowboy written by someone who should know. Will James was a true American Cowboy in every sense of the words. The American Cowboy spans three generations of cowboys in the American West, from the young trail boss of the very first cattle drive from Texas north to the railroads, to his grandson, born after the open range had been fenced in. Discover the danger and thrill of life on the frontier as the history of the cowboy unfolds through the expansion of the cattle business, the growth of the railroads, and the coming of the farmer. Will James brings to life the spirit of the American cowboy that will never die. William Roderick James (1892-1942) was a Canadian-American artist and writer of the American West, writing numerous "cowboy" stories for adults and children. His artwork, which predominantly involved cowboy and rodeo scenes, followed "in the tradition of Charles Russell", and much of it was used to illustrate his books. In 1992, he was inducted into the Hall of Great Westerners of the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. The red cloth bound stamped hardcover is in good condition overall, fading on spine. Intact fore edge deckled pages exhibit age tanning. Measures 5.75"W x 8.375"L x 1.25"D, weight is 1lb, 2oz.