Forty Years' Gatherin's
His horse gear, a bedroll and a warbag containing a change or two of clothes - these worldly goods were about all the old-time ranch hand could call his own. They were prized possessions, though, and... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0913504394
ISBN13:9780913504390
Release Date:January 1977
Publisher:Lowell Pr
Length:301 Pages
Weight:1.56 lbs.
Dimensions:9.3" x 1.0" x 6.5"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
A book for my permanent libary
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
I've met Spike's decendents, stayed at their ranch, and this is how I discovered these books by Spike Van Cleve around ten years ago. They are so good, I had to share them with friends and I loaned them out. Since they have disappeared, I need to buy them again! These are timeless stories that show the true flavor of the people and the country. I don't buy many books--but these I will buy twice.
HOME AND HUMOR ON THE RANGE
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
THIS IS A VERY FUNNY AND DANG GOOD READ IF YOU LOVE HORSES AND THE WIDE OPEN COUNTRY OF MONTANA AND WYOMING. HE LETS YOU IN ON HOW HE UNDERSTANDS HORSES AND TELLS OF SOME WILD DAYS IN THE SADDLE.THERE ARE SOME GREAT DUDE RANCH STORIES ABOUT DIFFERENT GUESTS.IF HE WERE STILL ALIVE I WOULD DEFINITELY WANT TO GO TO HIS.HE IS A SPECIAL,COLORFUL AND DOWN HOME, HILARIOUS GUY.
In one book or less.......
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
This book describes the people, the attitude, and the lifestyle of Montana - from 1870 until today. The Crazy Mountains continue to evoke the same vast, colorful emotions from those of us who have had the priviledge to grow up beneath them. A must read for anybody who has lived in Montana - and a "should read" for anybody else. A colorful, vivid reminder of home - one of my favorites.
Outstanding
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
I lived in Montana for two years and a friend suggested I read this book. I bought a copy and could not put it down. After I finished it two days later, I bought his other book "A Day Late And A Dollar Short". Ten years later, I am still reading them. Spike doesn't just tell you a story, you live it. If you have any interest at all in ranch life, horses, family, humor, or Montana history; these should be on your list. You'll learn what "slaunchwise" humor and "going to the mountains" is all about. It's unfortunate that he only wrote two books.As your friend and fellow author put it, I too, "hope God gives you a horse" Spike.
An excellent story of everyday life in Melville, Montana~
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
This book is an excellent piece of work. I probably am somewhat biased as like the author, I too spent my formative years in the Big Open of Eastern Montana. I can certainly sympathize and relate to alot of what old Spike says about nature, family and ranch life in general.
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