Vaqueros, Cowboys, and Buckaroos
by Lawrence Clayton, Jim Hoy and Jerald Underwood (University of Texas Press)
In this book, three long-time students of the American West describe the history, working practices, and folk culture of vaqueros, cowboys, and buckaroos. They draw on historical records, contemporary interviews, and numerous photographs to show what makes each group of mounted herders distinctive in terms of working methods, gear, dress, customs, and speech. They also highlight the many common traits of all three groups.
