Man, Beast, Dust: The Story Of Rodeo - Softcover

Westermeier, Clifford P

9781163193532: Man, Beast, Dust: The Story Of Rodeo

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ISBN 10: 1163193534 ISBN 13: 9781163193532

Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, 2010

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Man, Beast, Dust: The Story of Rodeo is a comprehensive account of the history and culture of rodeo, written by Clifford P. Westermeier. The book explores the origins of rodeo and its evolution into a popular sport and cultural phenomenon. It covers the various events that make up modern rodeo, including bull riding, calf roping, and barrel racing, and the personalities and legends who have helped to shape the sport.Westermeier delves into the unique relationship between human and animal in rodeo, examining the ways in which cowboys and cowgirls work with their animal partners to achieve success in the arena. He also explores the cultural significance of rodeo, both in the United States and around the world, and the ways in which it reflects the values and traditions of the Western frontier.Drawing on a wealth of primary sources, including interviews with rodeo participants and historians, Man, Beast, Dust provides a fascinating and informative look at one of America's most enduring and beloved sports. Whether you are a fan of rodeo or simply interested in the history of the American West, this book is sure to captivate and enlighten.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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About the Author

Clifford P. Westermeier (1910-87) was a noted historian and painter of the West.

Review

“This colorful and detailed study of rodeo—the exhibition in which the cowboy’s work became his sport—traces its beginnings from the early fiestas, stampedes, and roundups of the mid–19th–century American West to its development as a full-fledged entertainment spectacle. The work, originally published in 1947, remains ‘the standard introduction to rodeo history.’”—New York Times Book Review (New York Times Book Review)

“From this unembellished miscellany of data the reader gains a picture of rodeo as it really is from the inside out, with the help of facts such as that bucking broncos are born not made.”—North San Antonio Times (North San Antonio Times)

“Old photographs and lots of stories make this book just as interesting to today’s rodeo fans as it was to those 40 years ago.”—Western Horseman (Western Horseman)

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