Will James, Smoky The Cowhorse, Illus. by Will James hardcover, 1926 G+

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Smoky The Cowhorse, winner of
the 1927 Newbery literary Medal,
by Will James
. Hardcover with 43 illustrations by the author.
Great book about an old cowboy who tells a story about the hard life of a real horse born on the prairie. Published in 1926 by Charles Scribner's Sons. This book has definately been read and is in solid good + very readable condition.
Artist and author Will James (1892-1942) is remembered for his life-like drawings and illustrated stories of authentic cowboy life in the American West. His books describe the people, places, animals, equipment, humor and ranch work done by real cowboys. He never allowed proper grammar or spelling to get in the way of his stories. James was born in Quebec in 1892, he left home at age fourteen, changed his name to William Roderick James, and headed west to pursue his dream of becoming a cowboy, first in Canada, then in the United States. In his early twenties, James was a top hand, admired for breaking tough mustangs, turning them into fine cow horses and was a popular, cheerful and a gifted story teller around the campfire.
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