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Ramon F. Adams (1889–1976)

Author of Western Words: A Dictionary of the Old West

29+ Works 401 Members 3 Reviews 1 Favorited

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Works by Ramon F. Adams

Cowboy Lingo (2000) 43 copies
The Old-Time Cowhand (1971) 36 copies
The Cowboy Dictionary (1994) 23 copies
Charles M. Russell, the cowboy artist (2021) 21 copies, 1 review
The cowman says it salty (1971) 8 copies

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Birthdate
1889-10-03
Date of death
1976-04-29
Gender
male
Education
Austin College
Occupations
musician
businessman
Nationality
USA
Places of residence
Dallas, Texas, USA
Associated Place (for map)
Texas, USA

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4 reviews
Find all your books called "Real Stories of the Old West," "I Rode with Wild Bill," "I was in School with Jesse James," "The Story of the Only Survivor of Little Big Horn," and the like, then check with Ramon Adams's reviews. You may have wondered if some of these memoirs and first-hand accounts were a little overblown and you were right to feel that way. The only noble truth that emerges from the history of the great, mythic West is that Calamity Jane was a dead ringer for Doris Day. Adams show more is actually pretty deadpan as he hilariously eviscerates some of the great legends. show less
By my guidelines the first time I read this, it would have received a 5 star but now that it is on its second reading I will drop back a bit as the last few chapters are a bit soft and I personally question some of the conclusions in the chapters. Still it's a fun read and the pictures are enjoyable. He was an amazing man.
½

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Works
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Members
401
Popularity
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Rating
3.8
Reviews
3
ISBNs
32
Favorited
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