This is a very broad question. Cowboys basically originated in Mexico. For American history of cowboys I would start by checking with the Bill Cody museum site. It also depends on when in the 1800's that you are interested in. Since until the mid-point of the century most states west of Kansas were still in the midst of the Indian wars, ranches were not a wide-spread phenomena.
They still do, there are many cowboys still working in many countries.
They were seeking work and adventure, and some wanted land.
In the mid 1800s to the early 1900s.
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1800s
yes they DID!!
they were usually anywhere from 16 to 25.
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They still do, there are many cowboys still working in many countries.
that my grandad was a cowboys
They were seeking work and adventure, and some wanted land.
it was Wild and amazing, and cowboys were amuck! Plus, there were african-american cowboys...look up NAT LOVE. He defied them all...
In the late 1800s the Chisolm trail was used to drive cattle by cowboys. The cowboys originated in Texas and drove the cattle to Kansas to be sold.
they wore nothing but covered them selves in poo
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