Rough and Ready: A History of Cowboy Boots

by Elizabeth Semmelhack

A new history of cowboy boots explores the art of a Western classic and American icon.

This book traces the history, beauty, and cultural meanings of the cowboy boot from its inception just after the Civil War to its use today. Rough and Ready is arranged in five chapters featuring interviews and contributions from a wide range of boot makers, scholars, and celebrities. The first chapter, Real, provides a history of the origin...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0847874168
• ISBN13: 9780847874163
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Rizzoli Electa
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.