This long-awaited book contains the writings of the late Hank Pallister, Supervisor of Alberta’s Brand Inspection System for 42 years. He recounts the many incidents that portray not only the life of the cowboy, but also the dangerous aspects of their job. He captures the characters and the cowmen that played an important part in the marketing of livestock and includes information on Alberta’s cattle ranching industry. Here, too, are the humorous incidents that were everyday happenings for brand inspectors around stockyards and auction markets, told in their engaging "cowboy lingo". The book is enhanced by the pen and ink sketches of western artist Don Brestler.