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During the middle of the nineteenth century, cowboys who brought longhorn cattle from ranches in Texas to Kansas markets saturated American history with legends, songs, romance, and a strong work ethic. Stanley separates cowboy fact from cowboy fiction, showing readers both the glamour and the hardships of the Long Drive. The account is illustrated with archival photos. Bib., ind.