Slim: Montana Cowboy

Slim—Montana Cowboy: The Life Story of Elmer "Slim" Kobold, Benefactor of Montana Rosebud Battlefield State Park

A True Montana Cowboy Story—No Tall Tales Needed

Step into the untamed American West through the firsthand account of Elmer "Slim" Kobold—a true cowboy whose life reads like legend. In Slim—Montana Cowboy, Kobold recounts his journey from a young man chasing opportunity to a seasoned horseman navigating the rugged realities of early 1900s Montana and Yellowstone National Park.

From gunfights and cattle rustling to guiding horseback tours through some of the West's most iconic landscapes, Slim's story captures a vanishing era with grit, humor, and honesty—told in his own words.

• A true Western memoir told by the cowboy who lived it
• Vivid accounts of early Yellowstone adventures, wildlife encounters, and frontier life
• Stories of gunfights, cattle drives, and cowboy culture in the early 20th century
• Features original photography and restored historical images by David Kurtovich
• A lasting legacy tied to Montana's Rosebud Battlefield State Park

Authentic, unfiltered, and deeply rooted in place, this is more than a cowboy story—it's a rare glimpse into the lived experience of the American West. Inducted into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame in 2024, Slim's legacy reflects his lasting impact on Montana's ranching heritage.

By Elmer 'Slim' Kobold, edited by Mary J McKennan. Photographs by David Kurtovich. Paperback, 104 pages.