American Cowboys

1. Traditional Music
   1. Songs
   2. History
      1. English
      2. Scottish
      3. Irish folk ballads
2. Clothing
   1. Simplicity
   2. Hat
      1. Sun Protection
      2. Many Styles
   3. Boots
      1. Protect the lower legs
      2. Pointed Toes
   4. Chaps
      1. Protects legs while on horseback
      2. "Shaps"
   5. Jeans
      1. Sturdy, close-fitting
      2. Protection
   6. Gloves
      1. Deerskin
      2. Soft and Flexible
3. History
   1. Development of Traditions
      1. Texas Tradition
      2. California Tradition
      3. Florida Cowhunter or "Cracker cowboy"
      4. Hawaiian Paniolo
   2. Ethnicity of the Traditional Cowboy
   3. End of the Open Range
   4. Modern Cowboy
4. Beliefs & Purpose
   1. Reputation
   2. True Freedom
      1. Ideas of no government
      2. Exporation
   3. Most, Unreligious
5. Famous Cowboys
   1. Legends
      1. Stories
         1. Pecos Bill
         2. The Rifleman
         3. Maverick
         4. John Wayne
         5. Lone Ranger
   2. Texas Jack
   3. William Bill Pickett
   4. Bose Ikard
   5. Charles Goodnight
   6. Francisco Garcia
   7. Oliver Loving
6. Money & Trade
   1. Traditional cowboys didn't have money
      1. Didn't need it
      2. Traded items with other American Cowboys
   2. Today's Cowboys
      1. Show horses & cattle
      2. May have normal jobs
7. Tools
   1. Lariat
      1. The Rope
      2. Thrown to Catch Animals
   2. Spurs
      1. Metal Devices Attached to the Heel of the Boot
      2. Leg Cue on Horses
   3. Rifle
      1. Firearm for Protection
      2. Pistol
         1. .44-40 Winchester
         2. .23-20 Winchester
   4. Knife
      1. Pocket Knife
         1. Cattle Knife
         2. Stock Knife
      2. Blade Types
         1. Sheepcote
         2. Leather Punch
   5. Other
8. Transportation
   1. The Horse
      1. Horse Equipment
         1. Western Saddle
         2. Saddle Blanket
         3. Bridle
         4. Martingales
         5. Saddle Bags
      2. Types of Horse
         1. Mustang
         2. Liberian Horse
         3. Arabian Horse
         4. Morgan Horse
         5. Chickasaw
   2. Vehicles
      1. Pickup Truck
      2. Four-Wheeler
9. Pictures

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