Lamar Public Library

This book takes us on a chronological journey through the history of bronc riding, introducing us to the men, women and animals who left their mark in the rodeo arena.

When someone says "Cowgirl Up!" it means rise to the occasion, don't give up, and do it all without whining or complaining. And the cowgirls of the early twentieth century did it all, just like the men, only wearing skirts and sometimes with a baby waiting behind the chutes. Women learned to rope and ride out of necessity, helping their fathers, brothers, and husbands with the ranch work. But for some women, it went further than that. They caught...

Brief biographies of people of mixed Native American and African ancestry who, despite barriers, made their mark on history.