Yankees in the Afternoon: An Illustrated History of American Bullfighting - Hardcover

Sherwood, Lyn

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0786409312 ISBN 13: 9780786409310

Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc, 2001

Synopsis

This book takes the reader where only brave souls dare to compete - the world of bullfighting. Matadors risk serious injury or death to compete in their sport, one that has been a part of Spanish and Latin American culture for centuries. Beginning with an introduction to bullfighting as it relates to American culture (not overlooking the negative views it often attracts), the book is then devoted to American matadors, including women bullfighters, and novilleros (beginners). Chapters within each section are devoted to individual bullfighters. A major feature of this work are the numerous photographs, many of which were taken by the author himself and impressively portray the flair, skill, emotion, and faces of bullfighting.

About this title

Review:

"a novel, worthy effort"--Library Journal

About the Author:

The late Lyn Sherwood was an amateur bullfighter and considered to be one of the world's best bullfight photographers. He lived in Mission, Texas.

About this edition

• Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0786409312
• ISBN 13: 9780786409310
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 208