# James Barton Adams — Songs of the Cattle Trail and Cow Camp character guide

> James Barton Adams in Songs of the Cattle Trail and Cow Camp by John A. Lomax.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Jim

**First appearance:** 0003-songs-of-the-cattle-trail-and-cow-camp

## Who they are

A poet whose work is included in the collection.

## Relationships

### [Unknown Narrator](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/songs_of_the_cattle_trail_and_cow_camp_se/characters/unknown_narrator)

_professional_

James Barton Adams is a cowboy poet whose verses are shared or admired by the narrator.

### [Belle McClure](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/songs_of_the_cattle_trail_and_cow_camp_se/characters/belle_mcclure)

_romantic_

Belle McClure is the subject of James Barton Adams's poetic affection and admiration.

### [Broncho Bill](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/songs_of_the_cattle_trail_and_cow_camp_se/characters/broncho_bill)

_friendship_

Broncho Bill and James Barton Adams are cowboy companions, often appearing together in verse.

### [Unknown Narrator](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/songs_of_the_cattle_trail_and_cow_camp_se/characters/unknown_narrator)

_professional_

James Barton Adams is a cowboy poet whose verses are shared or admired by the narrator.

## In the story

### [The Transformation of a Texas Girl](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/songs_of_the_cattle_trail_and_cow_camp_se/chapters/the-transformation-of-a-texas-girl)

Author of the poem, narrating the transformation of the Texas girl.

### [A Cowboy’s Worrying Love](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/songs_of_the_cattle_trail_and_cow_camp_se/chapters/a-cowboy-s-worrying-love)

Author and narrator of the poem, expressing personal romantic turmoil.

### [A Cowboy’s Hopeless Love](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/songs_of_the_cattle_trail_and_cow_camp_se/chapters/a-cowboy-s-hopeless-love)

The speaker and author, a rough cowboy expressing his unrequited love.

### [Cowboy Versus Broncho](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/songs_of_the_cattle_trail_and_cow_camp_se/chapters/cowboy-versus-broncho)

Author and narrator of the poem, describing his own experience riding a bronco.

### [The Cowboy’s Dance Song](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/songs_of_the_cattle_trail_and_cow_camp_se/chapters/the-cowboy-s-dance-song)

The narrator and protagonist of the poem, a cowboy who attends a high-toned dance in Denver.

### [At a Cowboy Dance](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/songs_of_the_cattle_trail_and_cow_camp_se/chapters/at-a-cowboy-dance)

Author of the poem, credited at the end.

### [Part III: Cowboy Types](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/songs_of_the_cattle_trail_and_cow_camp_se/chapters/part-iii-cowboy-types)

Contributes the poem 'Ridin' Up the Rocky Trail from Town', depicting cowboys returning from a rowdy town visit.

### [A Cowboy Toast](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/songs_of_the_cattle_trail_and_cow_camp_se/chapters/a-cowboy-toast)

Author of the poem, offering a toast to the cowboy.

### [A Cowboy Alone with His Conscience](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/songs_of_the_cattle_trail_and_cow_camp_se/chapters/a-cowboy-alone-with-his-conscience)

Author of the poem, identified in the closing line.

## Links

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