Black Cowboys
The Library of the Westward Expansion
Cowboys played an important role in the history of America's West from the 1860s to the 1890s. Many of these cowboys were African American and Mexican. Students will learn about the tough life of black cowboys on the trail and about life on the range. Some of the legendary black cowboys considered in this book are Bose Ikard, Nat Love, Isom Dart, and Bill Pickett.
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Book Review: Black Cowboys"The text is easy to read, written in large typeface. Actual photographs of a few well known black cowboys like Bill Pickett and Nat Love bring authenticity to the text. Side notes with interesting trivia are sprinkled throughout the pages. A glossary and index are included. Very good."
--Lincoln Public Schools (Lincoln, NE)
Series Review: The Library of the Westward Expansion
"The series is well crafted, well-researched and fascinating for the young reader. All titles use photographs, paintings from the times, and colorful illustrations to highlight what it was actually like settling and discovering the West. This is a great series in for the beginning and newly independent reader, yet sufficiently researched for the older student. These well-done books--all thoroughly researched, and great for browsing for reports--make this series a great addition to social studies collections, RECOMMENDED."
--Library Talk
