North Dakota Rodeo (Images of America) - Softcover

Langemo, Cathy A

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0738582530 ISBN 13: 9780738582535

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC), 2011

Synopsis

Rodeos have been around in what is now North Dakota since the early cattle drives brought cattle and ranching to the Northern Plains and Badlands. The horse culture was there much earlier, as Native American tribes used horses for transportation and hunting. Simpler than modern events, early-day rodeos offered a Sunday recreational activity after six days of hard work. Today's rodeo is much different than in the late 1800s and brings out a diverse audience--not just cowboys, cowgirls, and ranchers but also city slickers, families, white- and blue-color workers, and first-time visitors to the state and country.

About this title

About the Author

Author Cathy A. Langemo has compiled photographs of some of North Dakota's best-known and most historic rodeos and rodeo stars. The photographic range of events gives readers the feel and excitement of rodeos. Many of the photographs are from the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame, which has an administrative office in Bismarck and an interpretive center in Medora. Owner of WritePlus Inc., a writing, editing, and research firm based in Bismarck, Cathy is especially passionate about genealogy, history, and historic preservation.

Edition details

• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0738582530
• ISBN 13: 9780738582535
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128