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 Gauchos of Argentina: Footprint Library. Level B2
In Argentina, there is a group of men who live a unique life; the life of a gaucho. This special type of cowboy has been continuing the old traditions for centuries. What type of lifestyle do these men have and what does it mean to be a gaucho? |
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| Tags: Argentina, gaucho, Level, lifestyle, these, Gauchos, Library |
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Cowboy (Eyewitness)
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| Added by: Fruchtzwerg | Karma: 7915.45 | Non-Fiction | 2 May 2011 |
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 Here is a spectacular and informative look at the fascinating lives of cowboys from around the world. Stunning real-life photographs of horses and cattle and branding irons and lariats offer a unique eyewitness view of life on the range. See what an authentic chuckwagon looks like, a rodeo rider in action on a wild steer, how a saddle is made and a Mongolian herdsman lassoing a wild horse. Learn where wild horses and bulls live in France, how to tame a bucking bronco and why a gaucho decorates his belt with silver coins. Discover how Annie Oakley got her nickname, why an Australian saddle has no horn and how the cowboy's romantic image influenced music and films, and much, much more.
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| Tags: horses, saddle, gaucho, bronco, decorates |
