Believe it or not, once upon a time Hank the Cowdog was just one of many endearing characters who made their debut in an early collection of short-stories by beloved Texas author, John R. Erickson. First published under the title, The Devil in Texas, Erickson compiled his funniest fiction writings and released this book to his local ranching community. Inspired by the encouragement he received, he later developed one particular character, Hank the Cowdog, who quickly became a literary hero in his own right. And, if you love Hank, you’re in for a treat! In these stories, you’ll get inside the head of an ornery bronc who’s about to be saddle-broke, read the journal of a spunky ranch wife who has to find creative ways to get the cowboys to help her around the homestead, and gain some comical insights into what a cowboy’s work really involves—the unglamorous side!