First published in the mid-20th century, this story has helped generations of young readers grow in confidence and delight.
This Plumfield Press edition reproduces the original text exactly as it first appeared and preserves the beloved illustrations by Jack Merryweather. The artwork has been thoughtfully refreshed with updated colors—more dynamic, warm, and inviting for today’s young readers—while remaining faithful to Merryweather’s original style. It is a careful restoration meant to honor the classic while making it accessible and appealing for modern families. Warm, wholesome, and full of small moments of humor and heart, Cowboy Sam gives beginning readers a timeless story rooted in goodness and simple joys. Rediscover Cowboy Sam—still fresh, still friendly, and still full of charm.
