Charlie's Trail: The Life and Art of C.M. Russell [Paperback]

Gayle C. Shirley (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up

Explore the animated life of Western artist Charles M. Russell-mischievous child, lackadaisical sheepherder, dedicated night wrangler, teller of tall tales, friend of many, and master chronicler of the wild West. Charlie Russell documented the old West in glowing colors. In his oil paintings, watercolors, drawings, and sculptures, he depicted the ways of American Indians, the lifestyles of cowboys, the Western landscape and its abundant wildlife, and all the dramatic changes that transformed the West. Readers will find Charlie an inspiring man, not only for the legacy of his art, but for his invincible spirit.

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Explore the animated life of Western artist Charles M. Russell. Charlie Russell documented the old West in glowing colors. In his oil paintings, watercolors, drawings, and sculptures, he depicted the ways of American Indians, the lifestyles of cowboys, the Western landscape and its abundant wildlife, and all the dramatic changes that transformed the West. Readers will find Charlie an inspiring man, not only for the legacy of his art, but for his invincible spirit.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 72 pages
• Publisher: TwoDot; 1 edition (January 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1560444444
• ISBN-13: 978-1560444442
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,986,824 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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