Charles M. Russell, the Cowboy Artist: A Biography

By Ramon F. Adams

Book Overview

""Charles M. Russell, The Cowboy Artist: A Biography"" is a comprehensive account of the life and work of one of America's most iconic Western artists, Charles M. Russell. Written by Ramon F. Adams, a noted Western historian and biographer, the book traces Russell's life from his childhood in Missouri to his years as a cowboy in Montana, and finally to his success as a painter, sculptor, and writer. Adams delves into Russell's artistic process and the inspiration behind his work, which often depicted the rugged beauty and harsh realities of life in the American West. The book also examines Russell's personal life, including his marriage to his wife Nancy and his friendships with other notable figures of the time, such as Teddy Roosevelt and Will Rogers. Filled with beautiful illustrations of Russell's artwork, as well as photographs of the artist and his surroundings, ""Charles M. Russell, The Cowboy Artist: A Biography"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the American West or the life and work of this beloved artist.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258001713
• ISBN13: 9781258001711
• Release Date: April 2011
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 390 Pages
• Weight: 1.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"