Book Description
An examination of the Rodeo Queen phenomenon in the American West, from its first appearance at the 1910 Pendleton, Oregon, Round-Up, to 1956, when the Rodeo Queen transformed from a Western into a national symbol.
Author : Renee M. Laegreid
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 37,29 MB
Release : 2006-10-01
Category : History
ISBN : 0803229550
An examination of the Rodeo Queen phenomenon in the American West, from its first appearance at the 1910 Pendleton, Oregon, Round-Up, to 1956, when the Rodeo Queen transformed from a Western into a national symbol.
Author : Angela Shelf Medearis
Publisher : Henry Holt Books For Young Readers
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 17,14 MB
Release : 1992
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780805017120
In this Western folk song, an educated fellow mistaken for a greenhorn proves his cowboy ability by riding a wild horse. Includes a discussion of Afro-American and Hispanic cowboys in the nineteenth century.
Author : Peter Chilson
Publisher : University of Georgia Press
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 16,87 MB
Release : 2015
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0820347485
For a year in the early 1990s, Peter Chilson traveled across Niger by automobile to experience West African road culture. In this compelling story, he uses the road not to reinforce Africa's worn image of decay and corruption but to reveal how people endure political and economic chaos, poverty, and disease.
Author : Clarence Mulford
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 2061 pages
File Size : 27,36 MB
Release : 2024-01-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
Clarence Mulford's 'Riding in the Wild West' is a collection of 10 classic Western adventures that immerses readers into the rugged and untamed landscapes of the Old West. Mulford's writing style is characterized by vivid descriptions, realistic dialogue, and fast-paced action scenes that captivate the reader from start to finish. Each story is a thrilling journey filled with cowboys, outlaws, and dusty trails, offering a glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of life on the frontier. Mulford's storytelling prowess shines through in these timeless tales of courage, loyalty, and justice, making this compilation a must-read for fans of the Western genre. The book's literary context reflects the enduring popularity of Western fiction and its ability to transport readers to a bygone era of adventure and excitement. Clarence Mulford, known for creating the iconic character Hopalong Cassidy, draws upon his own experiences in the West to craft authentic and engaging narratives that resonate with readers of all ages. With its blend of action, suspense, and old-fashioned values, 'Riding in the Wild West' is a testament to Mulford's skill as a master storyteller and a fitting tribute to the legacy of Western literature.
Author : Harvey Baumgartner
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 16,41 MB
Release : 2016-06-01
Category :
ISBN : 9781522949114
Why would a young couple with two children, age three and five, embark upon a four-month horseback trip from their Wisconsin home to the Rocky Mountains? Was it a lark, an adventure, a "slow-cation," or a journey of discovery? (Spoiler alert: It was all of those things.) How did they cope with the dangers, uncertainties, and hardships of life on the road? How did they relate to strangers along the way, with one another, and with their private feelings? What did they learn? Answers to those "big" questions are found in details of the daily journals Harvey and Cyndee Baumgartner recorded during that 1983 cross-country trip. Horse lovers, students of human nature, and anyone who longs to escape the 21st century "rat race" will relish the honest, profound expressions of faith, trust, and love in these journals. Handwritten by flashlight at the end of days of 100-degree heat, torrential rains, spooked horses, injured kids, and empty stomachs, the entries also reveal the travelers' frustrations and doubts. In the end, however, the Baumgartners survived the journey and grew individually and as a family. Guided by topographical maps in those pre-GPS days, person-to-person communication in those pre-cellphone days, intuition, and the kindness of strangers, they reached their destination and found their "heaven on earth."
Author : Toby Thompson
Publisher :
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 31,20 MB
Release : 2012-07-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780982860168
For more than 40 years, Thompson has been considering what it means to live and work in the American West, and now, a lifetime's worth of accomplishment is roped together under one cover.
Author : Erin Zwiener
Publisher : Once Upon the West Fairy Tale
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 12,79 MB
Release : 2013-11-05
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781937054700
When a little girl takes to wearing her red cowboy boots everywhere she goes, she is soon known far and wide as Little Red Riding
Author : Teresa Jordan
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 34,90 MB
Release : 1994-05-31
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0679751351
The daughter and granddaughter of Wyoming ranchers, Teresa Jordan gives us a lyrical and superbly evocative book that is at once a family chronicle and a eulogy for the land her people helped shape and in time were forced to leave. Author readings.
Author : Charlene Strickland
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 27,1 MB
Release : 2012-11-12
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1612122248
Get in the saddle and experience the thrills, challenges, and fun of Western riding! In this comprehensive introductory guide, veteran trainer Charlene Strickland covers everything from safe horse handling procedures and basic Western riding techniques to stylish competition outfits. With plenty of encouragement and a contagious passion, Strickland provides easy-to-follow riding instructions along with expert advice on evaluating horses and appropriate tack. You’ll soon be enjoying pleasurable rides both in the training ring and out on the trail.
Author : Jim Greer
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 17,28 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Outfitters (Outdoor recreation)
ISBN : 9780870815256
Jim Greer chronicles the experiences he has had while working as an outfitter on Colorado's Western Slope.