Cow-Country

by B. M. Bower

Overview

“Cow Country” is a novel by B. M. Bower, first published in 1921. Buddy is cowboy with an intricate knowledge of the Wild West. Through his time spent on the Plains, he has learnt about cattle, rattlesnakes, horses, and storms—the only thing is he is yet to fully understand, however, is the Indians. An intriguing tale of mystery and discovery, “Cow Country” is not to be missed by lovers of Western fiction. Bertha Muzzy Sinclair or Sinclair-Cowan (1871 – 1940), more commonly known as B. M. Bower, was an American author famous for her novels, short stories, and screenplays set in the American Old West. Other notable works by this author include: “Casey Ryan”, (1921), “The Long Loop” (1931), and “Chip of the Flying U” (1906). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction and biography of the author.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781473346277
Publisher:	Read Books Ltd.
Publication date:	07/18/2017
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	249
File size:	2 MB
Age Range:	5 - 17 Years

Read an Excerpt

CHAPTER THREE Some Indian Lore Buddy knew Indians as he knew cattle, horses, rattlesnakes and storms — by having them mixed in with his everyday life. He could n't tell you where or when he had learned that Indians are tricky. Perhaps his first ideas on that subject were gleaned from the friendly tribes who lived along the Chisolm Trail and used to visit the chuck-wagon, their blankets held close around them and their eyes glancing everywhere while they grinned and talked and pointed — and ate. Buddy used to sit in the chuck-wagon, out of harm's way, and watch them eat. Step-and-a-Half had a way of entertaining Indians which never failed to interest Buddy, however often he witnessed it. When Step-and-a-Half glimpsed Indians coming afar off, he would take his dishpan and dump into it whatever scraps of food were left over from the preceding meal. He used to say that Indians could smell grub as far as a buzzard can smell a dead carcase, and Buddy believed it, for they always arrived at meal time or shortly afterwards. Step- and-a-Half would make a stew, if there were scraps enough. If the gleanings were small, he would use the dishwater — he was a frugal man — and with that for the start-off he would make soup, which the Indians gulped down with great relish and many gurgly sounds. Buddy watched them eat what he called pig-dinner. When Step-and-a-Half was not looking he saw them steal whatever their dirty brown hands could readily snatch and hide under their blankets. So he knew from very early experience that Indians were not to be trusted. Once, when he had again strayed too far from camp, some Indians riding that way saw him, and one leaned and lifted him fromthe ground and rode off with him. Buddy did not struggle much. He saved his breath for the long, shrill yell...