Lomax, John Avery,  1867-1948 <br/><br/>
Songs of the cattle trail and cow camp 

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<br/><br/> Without music.  Release date is 2007-06-06 
<br/><br/>Produced by David Edwards, Joe Longo and the Online<br/>Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This<br/>book was produced from scanned images of public domain<br/>material from the Google Print project.)  Produced by David Edwards, Joe Longo and the Online<br/>Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This<br/>book was produced from scanned images of public domain<br/>material from the Google Print project.) 
<br/><br/> "Songs of the Cattle Trail and Cow Camp" by John Avery Lomax is a collection of folk poetry that captures the experiences and stories of American cowboys, likely written in the early 20th century. The anthology showcases poems that reflect the lifestyle, struggles, and camaraderie found along the cattle trails, with themes of adventure, love, and folklore. Lomax's work serves as both a celebration of cowboy culture and a preservation of oral traditions.  The opening of the collection features a dedication by Lomax to his friends and introduces the reader to the significance of cowboy songs in American literature. It highlights the importance of these verses in expressing the heartfelt experiences of cowboys, addressing the realism and authenticity of their lives. Lomax explains that the selections include a mix of songs he collected during his travels, illustrating the camaraderie and spirit of the West through a rich tapestry of narratives that encompass love, bravery, and the rugged beauty of the landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 
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<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>19018742 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Index Terms: </label>Cowboys -- Songs and music Songs, English -- West (U.S.) -- Texts Ballads, English -- West (U.S.) -- Texts 
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>PS