Tales of Texas

John Denton

1918-2017

John Denton was a cowboy from Globe, Arizona. His hat set down low to cover his face from the sun. His leggings were made of heaviest hide available, with bat wings. To protect him from the thorns, animal kicks and any rocks he might land on. His rope was heavy, short and tied on. His saddle was swell fork, pelican horn, short seat where his legs hung straight down, and double …