Western Barker, S. Omar: Barker, S. Omar Sampler. V1. 21 May 2012

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S. Omar Barker (1894–1985), an oft-recited cowboy poet [1] was born in a log cabin in New Mexico where he lived his entire life as a rancher, teacher and writer. He published many books, includingVientos de las Sierras (1924), Buckaroo Ballads (1928) and Rawhide Rhymes: Singing Poems of the Old West (Doubleday, 1968).

SANTA'S STOLEN SACK

Santa Claus, worn and weary, is caught napping.

NO REPORT

Border Patrolman McPhail plays out a hunch to its lead-swapping conclusion.

THE GENT FROM AUSTRALIA

“Claims He Wants a Bronc Stomper—and Picks Him a Leather-Puller on Purpose!”

RULE ONE FOR SHERIFFS

This Time the Old Sheriff Had a Hunch, to Play ‘Em Hard and Sour

DOG DEPUTY

Hunches Are Sometimes Evidence

BUSCADERO CROSSING

There Was Something About Tough Tuck Mangum That Got a Good Many Fellers.