""Riata and Spurs"" is a memoir written by Charles A. Siringo, detailing his life as a cowboy and ranger in the American West during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book chronicles Siringo's experiences working on cattle drives, hunting outlaws, and navigating the challenges of life on the frontier. Throughout the book, Siringo shares stories of his encounters with famous figures such as Billy the Kid and Wyatt Earp, as well as lesser-known but equally fascinating characters. The author's vivid descriptions of the landscape, people, and animals of the West provide a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era. ""Riata and Spurs"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the American West and the lives of those who lived it.1931. With illustrations. A fascinating firsthand narrative of Charlie Siringo's wild west career as the first cowboy detective that reads more like fiction than real life. After joining the Pinkerton Detective Agency, having used Pat Garrett as a reference, Siringo worked cases all over the West, from as far north as Alaska to as far south as Mexico City. In a long and varied career, Siringo chased rustlers and robbers, and went undercover in outlaw gangs and labor unions; including having infiltrated the famous Butch Cassidy's Train Robbers Syndicate.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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