The Black Cowboys (African American Achievers) [Paperback]

Gina De Angelis (Author)

Book Description

Series: African American Achievers | Publication Date: July 1997

An account of the adventurous African Americans whose exploits contributed to the legends of the Wild West.

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Editorial Reviews

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Gr. 4^-8. Following an introductory chapter detailing the participation of African Americans in the exploration and settlement of the American West, De Angelis recounts the contributions of black cowboys in the latter half of the 1800s. She explains how they were recruited away from low-paying jobs in the reconstructed South and describes the arduous and sometimes dangerous work performed by these cattle drivers. The author also highlights the exploits of several well-known black cowhands, including George McJunkin, Nat Love, Isom Dart, and Bill Pickett. A final chapter discusses early-twentieth-century Wild West shows, the development of westerns as literature, and Hollywood adaptations of the cowboy legend. Illustrated with black-and-white photos (some are very grainy) and drawings, and appended with a bibliography and an index, this entry in the African-American Achievers series will be useful for young report writers. Kay Weisman --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 12 and up
  
• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Chelsea House Publications (July 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 079102590X
• ISBN-13: 978-0791025901
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,579,190 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An engaging book about African Americans in the Old West, September 18, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Black Cowboys (African American Achievers) (Library Binding)

This entertaining and informative book for young adults not only describes the daily lives of black cattlemen; it also includes tales of black pioneers, settlers, lawmen, and outlaws, whose names have been largely forgotton but who were influential in shaping the American West. Despite what we may read and see in western books and films, African Americans played an integral part in America's expansion during the 19th century.

The Black Cowboys is a well-illustrated and beautifully written book

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Book for ALL ages!, August 23, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Black Cowboys (African American Achievers) (Library Binding)

I'm neither a young adult, or in any grade between four and eight, but this book is one that everyone should read, no matter what your age. Some pictures are grainy, yes, but then again, THEY'RE OLD and they SHOULD be grainy. This is one book you'll want to pick up every now and then and read all in one sitting. Remember the names of the cowboys and read more books on them. They are as much a part of our history as the American Indians. BUY IT!!! Better yet, BUY THREE!!!