Cattle Drive 1882
Cattle Drive 1882 by Larry D. Kendrick, published by Fulton Books on March 14, 2022, is a 264-page work that delves into the life of cowboys during cattle drives and the various experiences they faced. The narrative captures both the hardships and joys of this lifestyle, highlighting the friendships formed among diverse characters, including cowboys of different backgrounds and a woman trail boss. The story also addresses the challenges posed by hostile Indian attacks and rustlers, as well as the bravery required in confrontations, including gunfights.
Readers will find a rich exploration of themes such as love, loyalty, and patriotism woven throughout the narrative. The book features a quiet, shy young cowboy who falls in love and marries, alongside flashbacks that provide deeper context to the characters’ lives. It also touches on significant historical events and figures, reflecting on the impact of various wars, including the Mexican War and World Wars, on the characters’ lives. Cattle Drive 1882 offers a multifaceted view of cowboy life, blending romance and historical fiction within its pages.
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This book is about the life of cowboys on cattle drives and other experiences they endured. It is about hard times and good times and making lifelong friends including Black, White, Mexican, American Indian, and a woman trail boss. It is about facing hostile Indian attacks and rustlers and the battles that ensued, and about sheer bravery and fear when facing down another man in a gunfight. It is also about a quiet, shy young cowboy falling in love and marrying the girl of his dreams and working on a ranch. It includes flashbacks interrupting the chronological order of the main narrative to take the reader back in time to the past events in a character’s life. It explores notable historical figures and time periods in these settings. Considering the cowboy code #4 “Do what has to be done,” most of the men and women in this novel served their country in times of conflict and distress. It discusses the family’s lineage, patriotism and war service including the Mexican War, Civil War, Indian wars of 1876, Spanish American War, WW1, WW2, the Korean Conflict, and Vietnam.
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