Sometime ago I heard a radio programme presented by "Hank Wangford". He played a bit of "The Dying Cowboy" as recorded by Jules Vernes Allen. A wonderful version - recorded, and I'm guessing wildly, in the 20's or 30's. It sounded like something Harry Smith should have included in his majestic Anthology of American Folk Music. I'd be surprised if it isn't available somewhere in CD format.