Tad Lucas : Trick-Riding Rodeo Cowgirl

Edge, Laura

ISBN 10: 145562277X / ISBN 13: 9781455622771

Published by Pelican Publishing, 2017

About this Item

Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Tad Lucas : Trick-Riding Rodeo Cowgirl
• Publisher: Pelican Publishing
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 145562277X
• ISBN 13: 9781455622771
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 0.886 pounds

About this title

Synopsis

“A different take on women’s prowess and accomplishments that equine lovers will find appealing.” ―Kirkus[green]

Texan Tad Lucas traveled the world dazzling rodeo crowds with her daring trick riding, bronc riding, and steer riding. She competed for more than 40 years and is the only woman honored by the National Rodeo Hall of Fame, the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame, and the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame. In her will, she established the Tad Lucas Memorial Award to honor women who excel in any field related to Western heritage. Illustrations from cowgirl and Western artist Stephanie Ford accompany the text while sidebars provide rodeo facts.

 

Laura B. Edge earned a BA in education from the University of Texas at Austin. After retiring from teaching Edge jumped full-time into writing and is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators.

Stephanie Ford loves drawing horses and has done some trick riding! She is a member of the International Society of Scratchboard Artists and Women Artists of the West. Ford lives on a ranch in Texas!

About the Author

Laura B. Edge earned a BA in education from the University of Texas at Austin and went on to study at the American Institute of Foreign Study in London, Paris, Rome, and Athens. After retiring from teaching English and college reading and writing, Edge jumped full-time into writing and became an active member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, as well as a team leader for the Women’s Storybook Project of Texas.

  

Edge’s hobbies include reading, traveling, dancing, riding horses, and watching basketball games. She lives in Kingwood, Texas, with her husband and two sons.