In the Days of the Vaqueros

Vaqueros, from vaca, the Spanish word for cow, were Native Americans conscripted by wealthy Spaniards to herd cattle on the Mexican plains. Often barefoot and wearing whatever clothes they had, the vaqueros became spectacular riders and masters of the art of cow herding. Three hundred years later, they taught the settlers to the American West how to round up cattle, bring down a steer, and break a wild bronco. Cowboys picked up their clothing, saddles, and lingo from the vaqueros. But it is the cowboy whose fabled reputation we remember, while the vaquero has all but disappeared from history.

COVER: Paperback

CONDITION: Pre-loved

TYPE OF BOOK: Educational

SUB-TYPE: GK-Dictionary-Encyclopedia

ISBN: 9780547133652

LANGUAGE: English

SUGGESTED AGE LEVEL: 6-8 years

AUTHOR'S NAME: Russell Freedman

NO OF PAGES: 80

PUBLISHER NAME: Published September 1st 2008 by Clarion Books