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The Spur: History, Art, Culture, Function (Cowboy Gear Series) [Hardcover]

David R. Stoecklein (Author)


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Cowboy Gear Series October 1, 2003
This series of books by photographer David R. Stoecklein brings into focus a few of the most important elements of cowboy gear-boots, spurs, and buckles. The quality and superb craftsmanship of some of these exquisite pieces shine through in these images. In these pages you will find spurs from all across the West, handcrafted belt buckles, and weathered cowboy boots. There is a story behind each one that speaks of the tradition and rich heritage of cowboy life.

Learn about the different styles and varieties of Western gear that have emerged throughout the decades in different regions of the country. The set of three books is the perfect gift for a collector or Western enthusiast.



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The spur is one of the most important elements of a cowboy's gear. Learn about the different styles and varieties of western spurs that have emerged throughout the decades in different regions of the American West. Collectors of these rare and intricate tools have each written sections about what differentiates one style from another.
David R. Stoecklein has gathered an amazing assortment of spurs in this volume as one of his books in a three-part series on cowboy gear. The quality and superb craftsmanship of each pair of spurs is evident in each of these wonderful photographs.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 144 pages
  • Publisher: Stoecklein Publishing; 1st edition (October 1, 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1931153248
  • ISBN-13: 978-1931153249
  • Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 9.8 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #833,975 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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WHEN THE CONQUISTADORS FIRST ARRIVED IN MEXICO IN THE 1500s, THEY WORE LARGE, ORNATE SPANISH SPURS MADE MOSTLY OF IRON. Read the first page
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