Black cowboys of Texas
By: edited by Sara R. Massey ; introduction by Alwyn Barr.
Contributors: Massey, Sara R.
Edition: 1st ed.
Series: Centennial series of the Association of Former Students, Texas A&M University ;; no. 86
Publisher: Texas A & M University Press
Published: 2000
Place of publication: College Station
Language: eng
Number of pages: 361
Subjects: African American cowboys -- Texas -- History.; African American cowboys -- Texas -- Biography.; Ranch life -- Texas -- History.; Cattle trade -- Texas -- History.; Texas -- History -- 1846-1950.; Texas -- Race relations.
Genres: Biography.
Description: In the early days of Texas, the work of the cowhand was essential and his story is well known. However, the story of the African American cowhand has been omitted from most history books.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 325-342) and index.