Cowboys

This audiobook is narrated by Azalea Labs using an AI-generated voice. Cowboys is a 2011 historical overview by Bruce Wexler that explores the factual realities and enduring mythology of the American cowboy from the post-Civil War era to the late nineteenth century. The book details the evolution of the cattle trade, contrasting the romanticized image of the rugged frontiersman with the harsh, dangerous, and poorly compensated lives of the men who drove massive herds to burgeoning railroad hubs. By examining the economic forces of the western frontier and the daily hardships of ranching, the work provides a comprehensive look at how an arduous agricultural profession transformed into a legendary icon of American culture.