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Cowboys & Longhorns
A Portrait of the Long Drive
Written by Jerry Stanley
· Crown Books for Young Readers
· Hardcover · Ages 10 UP
· August 12, 2003 · $18.95 · 978-0-375-81565-2 (0-375-81565-1)
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A look at the fascinating and true story of how Texas Longhorns were run from Texas to Kansas so they could be shipped to meet the new demand for beef in the eastern U.S. Filled with gritty details, excerpts from first-hand accounts, photos, and other visuals, this will be a great choice for readers interested in the real story behind this compelling and pivotal part of U.S. history.
Praise for Hurry Freedom:
“A fine addition.”–School Library Journal
Praise for Children of the Dustbowl:
“Lucid, dramatic, and splendidly inspiring.”–Kirkus Reviews
Jerry Stanley is the author of several highly praised books for young readers, including Children of the Dust Bowl, winner of the Orbis Pictus Award; I Am an American, an ALA Notable Book; and Hurry Freedom, a National Book Award nominee and winner of the Orbis Pictus Award. He is a former professor of history at California State University.
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