Too Tall Thomas Rides the Grub Line Author:James Rice In the old West, cowboys journeying home would stop at numerous ranches along the way and work for a meal and a place to sleep. This activity was called riding the grub line. While cowboys often regarded riding the grub line as a pleasant break from the rugged lifestyle that comes with the job, Too Tall Thomas is discouraged by the many jobs tha... more »t he believes "ain't no kind of work for a cowboy". Thomas keeps moving south in search of work that involves rounding up stray cows and meals that consist of beans, bacon, and coffee. This determined cowboy will delight children as he rides into the heartland of Texas. Ages 5 to 8.« less