Legends of Our Times: Native Cowboy Life

by Morgan Baillargeon and Leslie H. Tepper

Book Overview

Throughout the world, the cowboy is an instantly recognized symbol of the North American West. Legends of Our Times breaks the stereotype of "cowboys and Indians" to show an almost unknown side of the West. It tells the story of some of the first cowboys - Native peoples of the northern Plains and Plateau. Through stories, poetry, art, and reminiscences in this lavishly illustrated work, Native people invite the reader on a fascinating journey into...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0774806575
• ISBN13: 9780774806572
• Release Date: February 2000
• Publisher: University of British Columbia Press
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 2.10 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Looking back and looking to the future

Del'd with rapid speed in new conodition and so far I've only flipped thru it but at appears to be very complete and accurate in all detaul. Outstanding phopt's in black and white as wel;l as color. When time permits I shall usinig it in a class I'm offering at The Evergreen College; "the lost soilfsof our native Americans..In additin to all the casisnos that plagarizing the land it is reassuring that the Native Americans are proud of their roots as well as some of there new ventures. I wish them well! Sincerely; Harbert B. Drake ;19 W. Walnut St., Walla Walla , Washington 99362