Most Popular Books by John R. Erickson

This contemporary cowboy journal reveals the rituals and labors of daily cowboy life in the Texas Panhandle, from 1979-1981. The author, nationally known for his Hank the Cowdog series, continues to recount stories about the well known characters and places of his previous works. The hard times of struggling through a depressed cattle market, drought, sickness, injuries, and inclement weather are balanced with humorous tales of steer and human antics. Contains a short glossary of cowboy terms. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

What does it take to raise cattle in the 21st century? Ask John Erickson. For any aspiring cowboy, this is an essential guide.

When there is a theft at the ranch and Miss Beulah is kidnapped, Hank the Cowdog uses his sleuthing skills.

Stranded in town, Hank the Cowdog, finds himself drawn into a dangerous situation involving his sister Maggie and a terrible bully named Rambo.

Hank the Cowdog investigates reports of a phantom dog on the ranch.

Frankie McWhorter grew up in Bob Wills Country and bought his first fiddle with his cowboy wages in 1950. He played with Clyde Chesser and the Texas Village Boys and the Miller Brothers Band before being asked to join Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys. McWhorter tells stories of touring with these bands and of his hours spent listening to Wills tell his stories. He also reveals his adventures and misadventures as a working cowboy.

Erickson''s articles and essays have been published in Texas Highways, Livestock Weekly, The Dallas Morning News, The Dallas Times Herald, and American Cowboy . This collection is arranged by Place; From Buffalo to Cattle; The Cowboy; Cowboy Tools; Ranch and Rodeo; Animals; and This and That. Many of the pieces are anecdotal, based on Erickson''s experiences and observations on ranches. Others required some research and are more historical. Some are essays in which Erickson views contemporary life through the lens of cowboying. But all of them are vintage master storyteller John Erickson, told with humor and thoughtfulness.

For use in schools and libraries only. Hank the Cowdog is head of Ranch Security in this action-packed adventure series that will tickle funny bones of adults and children alike.

Hank the Cowdog, Head of Ranch Security, bravely faces the dangers of Picket Canyon to unravel the mystery surrounding an unusual cat.

Fearless Hank the Cowdog, Head of Ranch Security, enters the dark unchanted forest to rescue his master''s son from Sinister the bobcat.

Hank the Cowdog marks twenty-five years in print! In this latest installment to the long-running series, the weather on Hank?s west Texas ranch is hot and dry. So dry, in fact, that they?ve got to be on the lookout for prairie fires. So Hank bravely takes on the role of Head of Fire Safety and gets to work. But patrolling for fires is dull, and it?s hard to do on an empty stomach. Despite a minor culinary distraction, though, Hank?through grit and determination?is able to keep focused on the job. And it?s a good thing he does, because sure enough, things on the ranch start to heat up....

Slim the Cowboy has to save Hank after he accidentally swallows a fishhook.

Hank the Cowdog, head of ranch security, discovers that drinking a bucket of plant food restores his energy, leading to a series of embarrassing near-disasters.

Will Hank rescue the dog of Beulah''s dreams? It''s the first day of quail season, and Plato the Bird Dog is missing. At first, Hank is willing to let him stay lost. But when Beulah pleads for help, Hank caves in and takes off in search of Plato. Before he can catch a scent of spotted bird-dog, he finds himself face-to-face with an angry mother hog and her litter. Can Hank''s quick wits help him out of this fix? Or will he become hogmeat? Find out in this latest adventure starring everyone''s favorite Head of Ranch Security.

Hank the Cowdog, Head of Ranch Security, is framed for the murder of a chicken and becomes an outlaw with the coyotes.

When the ranch falls on hard times, Slim the cowboy decides to hit the road in search of a new job and inadvertently takes Hank and Drover with him. B&W illustrations.

For use in schools and libraries only. Hank the Cowdog is head of Ranch Security in this action-packed adventure series that will tickle funny bones of adults and children alike.

Hank becomes trapped in a runaway pickup truck and later discovers a nest of stray cats in a haystack.

When he gets blamed after one of Eddy the raccoon''s tricks backfires, Hank''s search for the missing Eddy leads him and his sidekick Drover to a haunted house.