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Andy Adams was an American writer of western fiction and was born in Indiana. Since childhood Andy used to help his parents with the cattle and horses on the family farm. Due to this Andy's works have been lauded widely for his first hand and authentic portrayal of the life of a cowboy unlike his contemporaries like Owen Wister who romanticized it. Content: The Double Trail Rangering The Ransom of Don Ramon Mora Drifting North Seigerman's Per Cent "Bad Medicine" A Winter Round-Up A College Vagabond At Comanche Ford Around The Spade Wagon The Passing of Peg-Leg In The Hands of His Friends A…mehr

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Andy Adams was an American writer of western fiction and was born in Indiana. Since childhood Andy used to help his parents with the cattle and horses on the family farm. Due to this Andy's works have been lauded widely for his first hand and authentic portrayal of the life of a cowboy unlike his contemporaries like Owen Wister who romanticized it. Content: The Double Trail Rangering The Ransom of Don Ramon Mora Drifting North Seigerman's Per Cent "Bad Medicine" A Winter Round-Up A College Vagabond At Comanche Ford Around The Spade Wagon The Passing of Peg-Leg In The Hands of His Friends A Question of Possession The Story of a Poker Steer A Texas Matchmaker The Outlet The Wells Brothers: The Young Cattle Kings The Log of a Cowboy: A Narrative of the Old Trail Days Reed Anthony, Cowman: An Autobiography
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Andy Adams (1859-1935) was an American writer of western fiction, whose works have earned a distinguished place in the genre of cowboy literature. Born to pioneer parents in Indiana, he spent the early part of his life in Texas, where he absorbed the experiences that would serve as the authentic backdrop for his later writings. Adams worked as a cowboy and ranch manager, gaining firsthand knowledge of the cowboy life that he so vividly depicted in his novels. His greatest success came with 'The Log of a Cowboy', published in 1903, which remains a classic portrayal of the American West. In his writings, Adams was known for his meticulous attention to detail and his use of real-life experiences, distinguishing his work from more romanticized versions of the West offered by contemporary dime novels. Throughout his literary career, Adams was dedicated to portraying the cowboy and the ranching life with accuracy and respect. He authored several other books, including 'A Texas Matchmaker', 'The Outlet', 'Cattle Brands', 'Wells Brothers', and 'The Ranch on the Beaver', all of which are included in 'The Andy Adams Cowboy Collection - 19 Western Classics in One Volume'. Adams' contribution to Western literature is significant not just for the entertainment his stories provide but also for their historical and cultural value, providing contemporary readers with a window into the lives of the American cowboys of the late nineteenth century.