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Riata and Spurs

Riata and Spurs

Siringo, Charles A.

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Historical FiguresRegional: Southwest

ISBN10: 1025956354
ISBN13: 9781025956350
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 328
Weight: 1.01
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Riata and Spurs is a gripping first-hand account of life on the American frontier, written by one of the most authentic voices of the Old West, Charles A. Siringo. This classic memoir chronicles Siringo's evolution from a hard-working Texas cowboy to a relentless operative for the Pinkerton National Detective Agency. Through vivid prose, the author captures the essence of the trail-driving era, detailing the grueling work of cattle drives along the Chisholm Trail and the rugged reality of life on the open range.

Beyond the life of a cowpuncher, the narrative delves into Siringo's high-stakes career as a detective, where he pursued some of the most notorious outlaws of the era, including Billy the Kid and members of the Wild Bunch. Riata and Spurs serves as both an adventurous autobiography and a vital historical record of a vanishing way of life. Siringo's stories are filled with danger, grit, and the stark beauty of the Southwest, offering readers an unparalleled glimpse into the lawlessness and legendary figures that defined the American West. It remains an essential work for anyone interested in the true history of cowboys, lawmen, and the closing of the frontier.

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