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The cowboy was an integral part of the old west. Much of life in those times revolved around him. Not only did he act as a cow nurse - herding - driving - and branding - but he also stacked hay - and built corrals and barns. He should be remembered too for his dedicated defense of the brand he rode for - even in the face of death. The Saturday night shindigs wouldnt have been the same without him either. Most cowboys couldnt dance a lick - but as long as that little gal was in his arms - who cared what the feet were doing! These cowboys were tough men. They were independent but when needed they were there. A rare breed! To carve these qualities into a face is indeed a challenge. Bob Lundy takes the carver through three projects - The Cowboy - The Indian - and The Mountain Man. With informative instructions (laced with a good deal of humor) and clear photographs he goes from the raw wood to a finished - realistic portrayal of these characters of the old west. A gallery of 16 other figures is included to give the reader other ideas.This book is written for both the beginner - who is looking for complete how-to information from start to finish - and for the veteran - who is interested only in a tip here and there to improve their work. Lundy approaches his work with an eye for the personality of the characters. He will instill that sensitivity to the reader - giving the carver a feeling of closeness and intimacy with the people who emerge from the wood....