"The Spur"

Photography by David R. Stoecklein

David R. Stoecklein has worked closely with ranchers and cowboys from every Western state. These friends have shared their generations-old culture to help David document the West on film. In these pages you will find spurs from all across the West, handcrafted belt buckles and weathered cowboy boots. There is a story behind each one that speaks of the tradition and rich heritage of cowboy life. Learn about the different styles and varieties of Western gear that have emerged throughout the decades in different regions of the country. 144 pages. 200 photos. Hardcover. 9-1/2" x 9-1/2".