-- A Real Cowboy’s Tale: An Authentic Florida Ranching Life
From checking on cattle and training horses to managing sprawling ranches, the life of a cowboy in Florida is full of unique challenges and rewards. George King’s Cowboy Side of Me series offers a rare, immersive look at the day-to-day experiences of modern cowboys in Florida’s rich and distinct ranching culture. King grew up in Arizona and Ohio before moving to Florida. His deep-rooted passion for the cowboy lifestyle shines through in every page of his work, blending fiction with the wisdom of real ranch life.
Known for his unique connection to Florida’s ranching traditions, King writes not just about the cowboy lifestyle but about the heritage of Florida’s "Crackers"—the old-timers who worked cattle using distinctively cracking whips. With authentic depictions of the hard work and versatility required in ranching, King shares the ups and downs, the sweat, and the satisfaction of a life close to the land.
The Journey from Horse Trader to Author
King’s journey into writing started by accident but took off with unexpected success in his Cowboy Side of Me series. His writing is deeply informed by his years spent trading horses and embracing the cowboy life in Florida, where he lives today. He recalls moving to Florida from Ohio and embracing the ranch lifestyle, which is far from the typical images associated with the state.
Readers of Cowboy Side of Me are transported to a side of Florida few outsiders know exists—a sun-soaked landscape dotted with cattle ranches, brimming with activity, and filled with ranchers dedicated to preserving a way of life that demands strength, skill, and resilience. King’s intimate knowledge of this life, from training horses to riding across miles of land to care for cattle, offers readers not only a fictional story but a genuine look at a time-honored tradition.
A Glimpse of “Cracker” Culture and Life in the Saddle
Florida’s cowboy culture has its roots in the state’s earliest settlers, with a ranching history that dates back over 200 years. Known as Crackers, these original cowhands used whips that created a loud “crack” to drive cattle across the vast scrubland. King’s series captures this unique heritage with a voice that resonates with experience, insight, and respect. His books highlight the Crackers’ resilience and ability to adapt to the demands of their environment, painting an evocative picture of Florida’s cowboy legacy.
In Cowboy Side of Me, readers will encounter the full range of cowboy duties. They’ll ride out to check on cattle, mend fences, train dogs and horses, and face unexpected hurdles. By blending history with personal narrative, King’s work preserves and shares the realities of Florida’s often-overlooked cowboy way of life.
Embracing the Cowboy Legacy in the Modern Age
Today’s cowboy is both a custodian of tradition and a practitioner of modern techniques, and King’s books reflect this balance. While readers will find plenty of tales rooted in cowboy history, they’ll also discover the evolving landscape of Florida’s ranching world. King shows how the principles of hard work, dedication, and respect for the land are timeless.
George King’s stories are incredibly relatable for readers interested in the cowboy lifestyle, whether or not they have ever set foot on a ranch. By depicting a uniquely Floridian cowboy culture, King gives readers a fresh perspective on what it means to live off the land, celebrating the perseverance and values that define cowboy life.
About George King
George King is an author and former horse trader born in Kingman, Arizona, who grew up in Ohio before settling in Florida. His Cowboy Side of Me series draws on a lifetime of first-hand experiences in ranching and horse-trading. King’s writing explores the daily life and challenges of Florida’s cowboys, preserving the legacy of the state’s “Cracker” culture while bringing the contemporary cowboy experience to readers around the world.
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