Cowboy Poetry Classic Rhymes by Henry Herbert Knibbs [Hardcover]

Henry Herbert Knibbs; Mason Coggin (Author), Janice M. Coggin; H. Mason Coggin (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 1999

This is the latest in this series of books "Cowboy Poetry, Classic Rhymes." The other books "Cowboy Poetry Classic Rhymes by Bruce Kiskaddon" and "Cowboy Poetry Classic Rhymes by S. Omar Barker" were published in 1998. Bruce Kiskaddon was a cowboy. The common thread throughout his poetry was the cowboy life and his dedication to it. S. Omar Barker was a cowboy, a rancher, a scholar and a gentlemen. His skills as a Western author came naturally from his talent and background. Henry Herbert Knibbs was a scholar who aspired to be a Western writer and poet. There is no doubt that he put more research and thought into his writing than either Kiskaddon or Barker. He was not born into ranch life, but became a western writer through his great efforts. As a result he left a legacy of profound cowboy poetry for our pleasure. As Cowboy Miner Productions our purpose in republishing these writings is to preserve (where we can) those works that were accepted as the best of their times. They provide inspiration for our present day artists and set standards for our contemporary works.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Knibbs sensitivity is impressive and inspirational. His imagery makes me feel like I am standing Where the Ponies Come to Drink. I feel the wrath of Maw, I ride with The Bigelow Boys and I can smell the rain in Rainmaker. Thanks for publishing Cowboy Poetry, Classic Rhymes by Henry Herbert Knibbs --Red Steagall Western Entertainer, Fort Worth Texas

There are two windows at the cowboy poetry bank. The first involves writing verses trying to explain spending ones formative years following cows around, in all kinds of weather, for less than minimum wage. Mr. Knibbs paid his dues at the second window by writing well enough to be adopted by the cowboys. Every time a ranch kid peeks out from an oversized hat at a cowboy poetry audience pauses a moment to gather words written over half a century ago, then recites in a clear strong voice, Now walking John was a big rope horse from over Morongo way, Mr. Knibbs dues are paid in full-again. Buy this book; its worth the freight. --Vess Quinlan, Cowboy Poet, San Acacio, Colorado

The Western poetry of Henry Herbert Knibbs serves as a wonderful inspiration for all young aspiring poets. It also gives each of us in this genus, the challenge of a high standard to reach for. Thank you, Mason and Janice, for increasing the exposure of this rich legacy. --Dolan Ellis, Arizona Folklore Preserve, Hereford, Arizona

About the Author

Henry Herbert Knibbs 1874 - 1945 was born in Clifton, Ontario, Canada to affluent American parents. He was encouraged to read the works of Longfellow, Lord Byron, Whittier, Tennyson, Edgar Allen Poe while developing a love for the fiddle and its music. His introduction to horses and livestock on his grandparents' farm in Pennsylvania stuck with him throughout his life.

He never graduated from college but attended Woodstock College at age 14, then Bishop Ridley College for three years and studied English at Harvard. He moved to California in 1901 where he wrote his first Novel, Lost Farm Camp.

Knibbs' poetry books include, First Poems, 1908, Songs of the Outlands,: Ballads of the Hoboes and Other Verse, 1914, Riders of the Stars: A Book of Western Verse, 1916, Songs of the Trail, 1920, Saddle Songs and Other Verse, 1922 and Songs of the Lost Frontier 1930. He also authored thirteen western novels and a series of articles printed in the Saturday Evening Post, Red Cross Magazine, Current Opinion, West, Western Stories and Adventure.

Knibbs spent his last few years as owner/operator of a violin shop in Banning, California His self- biography, A Boy I Knew remains unpublished.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 208 pages
• Publisher: Cowboy Miner Productions (July 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966209117
• ISBN-13: 978-0966209112
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,729,031 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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