The Cowboy Hat: history, art, culture, function (Cowboy Gear)

David Stoecklein's latest volume in the "Cowboy Gear" series showcases all the different types of Western cowboy hats. For working cowboys and cowgirls, a hat is first and foremost an essential tool for the jobs they do, but it can also be a personal statement of style. These photographs pay a lasting tribute to this vital piece of gear.