An introduction to cowboys, their history, their daily life, famous coyboys and cowgirls, and portrayals of cowboys in modern films.

Presents the context for the writing of the famous poem by the Canadian medical officer who attended injured soldiers in Flanders during the First World War.

Describes the events of the life of John Newton as a captain aboard a slave trade vessel and later as a clergyman that led to his writing the well-loved hymn, "Amazing Grace."