""L is for lariat or lasso, a loop of rope coiled just so.Swing it wide or swing it low.Hook those horns and yell whoa ""Hold on to your hat and strap on your spurs Cowpokes and buckaroos of all ages will enjoy this A-Z gallop through the facts, feats, and folks of the cowboy way of life. Even greenhorns are invited to ride this fun-filled range Historian Gleaves Whitney grew up in Texas where his love of the West and admiration for the cowboy way of life took root. Louise Doak Whitney was born and raised in Colorado along the Front Range. Her love of the mountains and plains has inspired her love of the cowboy life. The husband-wife writing duo lives in Lansing, Michigan. Award winning artist Susan Guy is known for her colorful paintings of equine and western themes. Her work is displayed in numerous galleries and exhibitions across the country, such as the American Academy of Equine Art in Lexington, Kentucky. She is a signature member of the American Academy of Women Artists and lives in Buffalo, Wyoming.