african american cowboys

"From acclaimed authors and historians Patricia C. McKissack and Fredrick L. McKissack Jr. comes a thrilling graphic novel based on the true-life adventures of an unforgettable man. Born into slavery in 1854, Nat Love grew up to become the most famous African American cowboy in the Old West. A contemporary and acquaintance of Bat Masterson and Billy the Kid, Nat was widely known as an expert roper and driver, a crack shot, and a real Wild West character. In 1907, he published his autobiography, The Life and Adventures of Nat Love, Better Known in the Cattle Country as 'Deadwood Dick,' on which this book is based. Featuring vivid full-color artwork by Randy DuBurke, Best Shot in the West is an exhilarating mix of fascinating historical fiction and nonstop adventure"--Back cover.

". . . tells the . . . true story of Black men and women from Compton, California, who found purpose through raising and riding horses"--Provided by publisher.

"African American George Fletcher loved horses from an early age. When he unfairly lost the 1911 Pendleton Round-Up to a white man, the outraged audience declared him 'people's champion'"--Provided by publisher.

". . . tells the compelling story of The Compton Cowboys, a group of African-American men and women who defy stereotypes and continue the proud, centuries-old tradition of black cowboys in the heart of one of America's most notorious cities. To most people, Compton is known only as the home of rap greats NWA and Kendrick Lamar, hyped in the media for its seemingly intractable gang violence. But in 1988 Mayisha Akbar founded The Compton Jr. Posse to provide local youth with a safe alternative to the streets, one that connected them with the rich legacy of black cowboys in American culture. From Mayisha's youth organization came the Cowboys of today: black men and women from Compton for whom the ranch and the horses provide camaraderie, respite from violence, healing from trauma, and recovery from incarceration"--Provided by publisher.

"'Black Heroes of the Wild West' celebrates the extraordinary true tales of three black historical figures in the Old West: Mary 'Stagecoach' Fields, a cardplaying coach driver; Bass Reeves, the first black Deputy S Marshall west of the Mississippi; and Bob Lemmons, a cowboy famous for his ability to tame mustangs"-- Provided by publisher.

". . . tells the . . . true story of Black men and women from Compton, California, who found purpose through raising and riding horses"--Provided by publisher.

"'Black Heroes of the Wild West' celebrates the extraordinary true tales of three black historical figures in the Old West: Mary 'Stagecoach' Fields, a cardplaying coach driver; Bass Reeves, the first black Deputy S Marshall west of the Mississippi; and Bob Lemmons, a cowboy famous for his ability to tame mustangs"-- Provided by publisher.

Focuses on the experiences of African Americans as mountain men, soldiers, homesteaders, and scouts on the frontiers of the American West.

Surveys the life of Nat Love, African American cowboy, renowned for his riding, roping, and sharpshooting.

"African American George Fletcher loved horses from an early age. When he unfairly lost the 1911 Pendleton Round-Up to a white man, the outraged audience declared him 'people's champion'"--Provided by publisher.