Lomax, John Avery 1867-1948 creator Roosevelt, Theodore 1858-1919 Wendell, Barrett 1855-1921 text utu 2007 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Cowboy Songs and Other Frontier Ballads" by Various is a collection of folk songs and ballads that captures the essence of American cowboy culture during the late 19th to early 20th century. This anthology reflects the life, struggles, and emotions of cowboys, detailing their adventures, heartaches, and the rugged landscape of the West. The songs illustrate the camaraderie among cowboys, their love for freedom, and the challenges they faced in their profession. The opening portion of the collection features an introduction that highlights the importance of preserving these ballads as a vital part of American folklore. It discusses the influence of the Anglo-Saxon ballad tradition in the Southwest and how these songs were created and passed down through oral recital among cowboys and other frontier folk. Notable themes include love, loss, the cowboy’s relationship with nature, and the rough lifestyle associated with cattle herding. Through the vivid imagery and emotional depth of the lyrics, readers gain insight into the unique spirit of the cowboy, who captivates through both his bravery and vulnerability. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2007-05-04 Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. Music transcribed by Linda Cantoni, Joyce Wilson, Espe (Nada Prodanovic), and the PG Finale Project Team. Original publication data not identified Ballads, English -- West (U.S.) Cowboys -- Songs and music Folk songs, English -- West (U.S.) M PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21300 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21300 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133506.0 21300