Awards
- Winner of Alcuin Citation for excellence in book design in Canada, Alcuin Society 1998 (Canada)
Overview
Throughout the world, the cowboy is an instantly recognized symbol of the North American west. This book aims to break the stereotype of ""cowboys and Indians"" to show an almost unknown side of the West. It tells the story of some of the first cowboys - Native peoples of the northern Plains and Plateau. Through stories, poetry, art and reminiscences, Native people invite the reader on a journey into the world of ranching and rodeo. The book also presents the special relationship between Native people and animals such as the horse, buffalo, deer and dog, which have always played an important role in Native spiritual and economic life. Plains and Plateau people proudly continue a long tradition of cowboying, ""Legends of Our Times"" celebrates thier contribution to ranching and rodeo life.
Full Product Details
Author: Morgan Baillargeon ,
Leslie Tepper
Publisher: University of British Columbia Press
Imprint: University of British Columbia Press
Edition: New edition
Weight: 0.920kg
ISBN: 9780774806572
ISBN 10: 0774806575
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 01 February 2000
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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General/trade
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Undergraduate
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Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
One normally thinks of cowboys' pursuits and Indians' concerns as mutually exclusive, but this book will prove that idea wrong... A recommended addition for Native American and western collections, covering an almost unknown segment of the West.--Fred Egloff Booklist
A well-researched and comprehensive history of the connection between aboriginal people and cowboy culture ... striking images throughout the book ... a stunning volume sure to shatter the idea that one is either a cowboy or an Indian. * Canadian Geographic * A visual joy ... This book richly deserves a large audience north and south of the border. -- Roderick J. Barman * B.C. Studies * This is a wonderful book, and I can’t wait to view the exhibit upon which it is based. Once the buffalo disappear, so too does the native horseman. Thus, this fascinating book on Canadian native cowboys yesterday and today makes an important, much-needed contribution ... I am reluctant to find fault with such an expansive, impressive project. We can only hope that other major museums will take this imposing book and exhibition as a model and produce similar materials for other native cultures of the Americas. -- Richard W. Slatta * Pacific Historical Review *
Author Information
Morgan Baillargeon is a Metis from Southwestern Ontario and is currently Curator of Plains Ethnology at the Canadian Museum of Civilization. Leslie Tepper is Curator of Plains Ethnology at the Canadian Museum of Civilization and the author of several publications.
