Coyotes I Have Known
Coyotes I Have Known by John Duncklee, published by iUniverse in December 2008, is a reflective account of the author’s experiences as a novice rancher in Arizona during the 1950s. Spanning 164 pages, this book recounts Duncklee’s journey through challenging times, including the worst drought in 400 years, while managing a herd of cattle and navigating the complexities of rural life. The narrative intertwines personal anecdotes with observations of both the natural and human landscapes, offering insights into the unique challenges faced by those living along the border.
In this edition, Duncklee shares stories of his encounters with coyotes, a metaphor for the cunning individuals he met during his time in agriculture and ranching. The book explores themes related to biography, social science, and the customs and traditions of rural life. Readers will find a vivid portrayal of the romance and grit inherent in western life, as Duncklee reflects on the relationships and transactions that shaped his experiences. Through his storytelling, he captures a time that, while not distant, has already begun to fade from memory.
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Novice rancher John Duncklee saw his share of buzzards during the 1950s while husbanding a herd of cattle through Arizona’s worst drought in 400 years, and he told the story of those days in the captivating book Good Years for the Buzzards. Duncklee spend the next dew years buying Mexican steers in Sonora, farming in the Santa Cruz Valley, and raising quarter horses on a small ranch near Nogales, Arizona. During that time he found that he had to cope with a different kind of creature: coyotes-people who weren’t necessarily con artists but were sly and cunning like their canine counterparts and who need to be dealt with accordingly. Human coyotes, Duncklee learned, can be a great company, but transacting business with them can be risky.
Coyotes I Have Known recalls life along the border in a time that, while fairly recent, has already vanished. Fortunately, for today’s readers, Duncklee has captured both the romance and the grittiness of western life as experienced not long ago.
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