This 226-page title leads you down the lonesome trail of America's pioneering cowboys. Evocative essays profile destinations from Texas to California, with historical background and expert advice first-hand, from the life of contemporary cattle ranchers to Native American traditions. The handy Travel Tips section provides information on lodging, tours, outfitters, museums and parks. The work is lavishly illustrated with more than 250 spectacular photographs as well as 15 specially commissioned maps.