Did cowboys in the Old West really wear that much clothes, even on sunny days? Gerald Saunders Baie Verte, Newfoundland, Canada You have to...
Did cowboys in the Old West really wear that much clothes, even on sunny days?
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The Complete Roadside Guide to Nebraska
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