Time-life books the old west-the cowboys

Full of beautiful photos, illustrations and text chronicling the history of the old west in america. Time life books the old west, the cowboys, 1977 hard cover. Cowboys new, used and rare books and ephemera at biblio. These are the thick leather embossed books and they are in perfect shape. An account of the lives and work of cowboys in the old west, lavishly il. Time life series books can usually stand on their own as individual volumes, which perhaps explains my lack of concern. The gamblers the old west hardcover by time life author 4.

Apr 01, 1973 yet one more in the time life old west series. Old west series from time life hardcover gunfighters etsy. Time life books the old west in antiquarian and collectable books. The old west time life books 19731980 cowboys, alaskans, red indians. Check with usedantiquarian book dealers in your area for this expertise.

The old west time life books the cowboys leatherette hardcover book. The old west is a series of books about the fundamental founding of the american old west, published by timelife books from 1973 through 1980. The method differs between titles, and may even differ between various printings of individual titles. I have fond early childhood memories of the time life books infomercial for this book back in circa 198081 i was 5 or 6 yo at the time. The cowboys 1973 plus western painting today2lot time life booksthe old west.

Having moved from the east coast to new mexico, i find remnants of the old west all around me. There were the riverboat gamblers, the men who provided a diversion for the southern gentlemen and northern traders who went up and down the mississippi on business. New opened the cowboys timelife books the old west series. The indians old west timelife series hardcover june 1, 1973 by benjamin capps author, editors of time life books author 5. Some of the books list the printing first, second, etc.

Buy a cheap copy of the cowboys old west timelife series book. The american indians 21 volume set timelife hardcover book set history americana. The old west by the editors of timelife books with text by william h. Too bad every old west tale cant have randolph scott outwitting the bad guys, but some of the reallife stories were amazing on their own. Mountains and molehills classics of the old west by frank marryat. Gamblers and gunfighters, cowboys and indian chiefs, prospectors and ranchersvivid portraits of everyone who played a part in the drama of the old west spring to life in this exceptional new volume. Cover of the cowboys the old west is a series of books about the fundamental founding of. This book in the old west series looks at the gamblers who made their living on the frontier. With text and pictures drawn from the very best of the original 26volume series, this book features a sweeping panorama of the westward movement. The old west the cowboys by editors of time life books. After reading this timelife book, its understandable how the gunfighters became part of the american mythological realm. Wts timelife books cowboys, gunfighters, soldiers sass.

Timelife books the old west series complete 26 volume set. The old west time life book hardcover the cowboys william h forbis. Find the complete the old west book series listed in order. As a kid i always dreamed of being a cowboy in the old west. The cowboys by by the editors of timelife books with text by forbis, william h. All volumes in near newexcellent condition, most never read, if even opened. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. This book tells the story of the high time of the american cowboy from the end of the civil war until the mid1880s, when bad weather, poor range management and disastrous cattlemarket prices forced an end to the old freewheeling ways. The old west is a series of books about the fundamental founding of the american old west, published by time life books from 1973 through 1980.

Unfollow time life books the old west to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Buy the gunfighters by time life books, paul trachtman online at alibris. Time life series the old west series books for sale shoppok. Time life series the old west series books for sale. See more ideas about old west, wild west and american history. There are two methods that timelife used to indicate the printing sequence of these books.

The standard edition has fauxleather covers, plain white edges. It was published by timelife books and has a total of 240 pages in the book. Timelife books the old west series complete 26 volume set for. Published by time life books january 1973 1973 used. Time life books the old west series complete set of 25 books profusely illust. The cowboys the old west timelife books 1973 good condition. Great condition with previous owners stamp on inside. As the work says at the outset, outlining context for what is to follow page 17. If the item is used, any and all flaws will be shown in the detailed pictures. Save the old west time life books complete set to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. The expressmen the fortyniners the frontiersmen the gamblers the great chiefs the gun fighters the indians the. Each book focused on a different topic, such as cowboys, native americans, gamblers and gunfighters.

The global marketplace for vintage and handmade items. This book, the cowboys is one of a series from the old west time life series. The cowboys of the old west time life books hardcover. Timelife old west series from the cowboys to the end and the myth. Timelife books the old west commercial offer, 1980. Customs services and international tracking provided. From the pearl of kuwait to the cowboy, from uncle dan drumheller tells thrills of western trails in 1854 to cowboy capital of the world the saga of dodge city, we can help you find the cowboys books you are looking for.

There are two methods that time life used to indicate the printing sequence of these books. In their time, they were absolutely the best books about the frontier and frontier life. Complete 26 volume the old west time life books including. The old west the cowboys by editors of time life books forbis. In their time, they were absolutely the best books about the frontier and fronti. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed. Sep 29, 2016 cowboys, settlers and towns of the west in the 1800s. Time life books the old west the cowboys 1973 etsy. Large, heavy book, ornately embossed brown leatherlike padded covers, colorillustration in large oval at top front of cowboy on galloping horse, 240 pages on heavy photo paper, illustrations throughout, some in color. The alaskans the canadians the chroniclers the cowboys the end and the myth. The high time of the american cowboy lasted a bare generation, from the end of the civil war until the mid1880s, when bad weather, poor range management and disastrous cattlemarket prices forced an end to the old freewheeling.

Jan 19, 2012 in the time life books series the old west. The old wes t the cowboys timelife books leather bound william h. Time life series there are 31 titles in this series. Time life books the old west series you pick one free ship. Chapters include cattle barons, the range, roundup time, long trail, beef boom towns, and code of the west. Recently ive looked at the books with renewed interest. It has many great factual stories in it, but it is more of a history book than anything.

Each book focused on a different topic, such as cowboys, american indians, gamblers and gunfighters. The old west the cowboys timelife books leather bound william h. Click on the more ads by user link to see just some of my other items. The gunfighters by timelife books, paul trachtman alibris.

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The title of this book is the miners old west timelife series and it was written by robert wallace, editors of time life books editor. The old west the cowboys timelife books by forbis, william h. It has a great many wonderful pictures of actual cowboys not what you would expectand it has. Each book focused on a different topic, such as cowboys, american indians. The cowboys the indians the trailblazers the soldiers the railroaders the fortyniners the pioneers the gunfighters the expressmen the townsmen the great chiefs the rivermen the texans the loggers the chroniclers the spanish west the miners the canadians the frontiersmen the alaskans. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Tony lama, a us based corporation selling one of the most popular brands of readymade western boots, was named for its founder who lived from 1887 to 1974. Cover of the cowboys the old west is a series of books about the fundamental founding of the american old west, published by timelife books from 1973 through 1980.

Timelife books the old west by timelife books alibris. Published december 1st 1980 by timelife books, inc. Buy time life books the old west and get the best deals. This volume from the time life the old west series examines through text and many photographs and illustrations the life of the cowboy in the american west. The old west the cowboys this hardcover leatherette is in good condition with moderate wear, has crayon drawing on inside cover pages welcome to etsy. The gamblers of the old west, from the editors of time life books by time life books and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.

See the complete the old west series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Wyoming mercantile timelife classics of the old west series. The cowboys 1973plus western painting today2lot time life books the old west. Classics of the old west publisher series librarything. And now that ive finally read the book all these years later, i can attest that it lives up to the billing of that classic infomercial. Time life books the old west series the cowboys ebay. Mar 31, 2009 the gunfighters 1980 time life books old west commercial duration.