ISBN: 9780151010721 - Chasing the Rodeo: On Wild Rides and Big Dreams, Broken Hearts and Broken Bones, and One Man's Search for the West (31 results)

Hardback. Condition: Good. From its roots as the quintessential Western pastime, rodeo has grown to an international, prime-time television sport. Steeped in tradition and the independent spirit of the range, aspiring cowboys and cowgirls are called to its high-stakes, rough-and-tumble fame as they risk their lives for eight seconds of triumph. In Chasing the Rodeo W. K. Stratton follows this quest for one season of the pro rodeo and bull-riding tours. He explores the history of the chutes -- from rodeo's disputed origins (Prescott, Arizona, or Pecos, Texas?) to its current skyrocketing popularity. But out on the trail Stratton finds more than calf-roping and unrideable bulls, uncovering a culture complete with myths, codes of honor, million-dollar purses, Cowboy Church, and the kinds of legends that make good stories unforgettable. Just such a story emerges here as Stratton tells of his runaway rodeo bum father --Cowboy Don -- whose specter haunts his travels on the circuit. As he learns more about the life that proved too seductive for his father to abandon, Stratton fills in a portrait of the man he never knew but whose legacy he couldn't help but inherit. Filled with cowboy longing and rodeo dreams, this is a tribute to the characters of the West -- Freckles Brown, Lucille Mulhall (the first cowgirl), Wild Bill Hickock, Lane Frost, and today's superstars like Jesse Bail. In the great tradition of Wallace Stegner and Ken Kesey, W. K. Stratton fashions an expansive tale out of the gritty reality of the life around us. Chasing the Rodeo is a bucking, riveting, glorious ride -- you'll want to hang on for the whole go-round.…

hardcover. Condition: As New.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good.

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. …

Hardback. Condition: Good. From its roots as the quintessential Western pastime, rodeo has grown to an international, prime-time television sport. Steeped in tradition and the independent spirit of the range, aspiring cowboys and cowgirls are called to its high-stakes, rough-and-tumble fame as they risk their lives for eight seconds of triumph. In Chasing the Rodeo W. K. Stratton follows this quest for one season of the pro rodeo and bull-riding tours. He explores the history of the chutes -- from rodeo's disputed origins (Prescott, Arizona, or Pecos, Texas?) to its current skyrocketing popularity. But out on the trail Stratton finds more than calf-roping and unrideable bulls, uncovering a culture complete with myths, codes of honor, million-dollar purses, Cowboy Church, and the kinds of legends that make good stories unforgettable. Just such a story emerges here as Stratton tells of his runaway rodeo bum father --Cowboy Don -- whose specter haunts his travels on the circuit. As he learns more about the life that proved too seductive for his father to abandon, Stratton fills in a portrait of the man he never knew but whose legacy he couldn't help but inherit. Filled with cowboy longing and rodeo dreams, this is a tribute to the characters of the West -- Freckles Brown, Lucille Mulhall (the first cowgirl), Wild Bill Hickock, Lane Frost, and today's superstars like Jesse Bail. In the great tradition of Wallace Stegner and Ken Kesey, W. K. Stratton fashions an expansive tale out of the gritty reality of the life around us. Chasing the Rodeo is a bucking, riveting, glorious ride -- you'll want to hang on for the whole go-round.…

Condition: Very Good. Hardcover 100% of proceeds go to charity! May have signs of use, wear and minor cosmetic defects.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine Dj. 1st. First Edition stated also first printing with latter "A." Near fine in a near fine dj.

Condition: good.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. This is a new book with scuff marks on lower edge. Explores the history and popularity of the rodeo, uncovering the myths, codes of honor, million-dollar purses, Cowboy Church, and unforgettable legends, and more.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Ed.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. X library copy DJ and book book both in good condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hard Cover. Condition: Fine. Very Good or Better. First Edition. First printing (full letter line). The author "follows this quest for one seson of the pro rodeeo and bull-riding tours." The book has neither wear nor defects. No ownner's marks. The fragile paper dust jacket has a small hole at back flap crease. It has no trsars or wear. To prevent any further damage, I have installed a mylar book jacket cover. It improved the appearence, too. I will send the book to you well packed in a box.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Hardback with dust jacket in good condition. Some smudges on the fore edges.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Some chipping and edgewear to dustjacket. From its roots as the quintessential Western pastime, rodeo has grown to an international, prime-time television sport. Steeped in tradition and the independent spirit of the range, aspiring cowboys and cowgirls are called to its high-stakes, rough-and-tumble fame as they risk their lives for eight seconds of triumph.In Chasing the Rodeo W. K. Stratton follows this quest for one season of the pro rodeo and bull-riding tours. He explores the history of the chutes -- from rodeo's disputed origins (Prescott, Arizona, or Pecos, Texas?) to its current skyrocketing popularity. But out on the trail Stratton finds more than calf-roping and unrideable bulls, uncovering a culture complete with myths, codes of honor, million-dollar purses, Cowboy Church, and the kinds of legends that make good stories unforgettable.…

First Edition. Hardcover. 8vo. 328pp. No photos. Tight. No names or other markings. Fine in Fine D/j.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Second Printing. VG hardcover in VG jacket. SIGNED by AUTHOR w/no inscription. Light stain to front text edge, otherwise pages clean. Mild edgewear. Binding solid. Jacket price clipped and clean. Light edgewear. Solid .326 pp. Signed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. First edition, second printing (letter line begins with "B"), fine in a fine dust jacket. Laid in is a card with the jacket artwork depicted. Includes bibliography and index; 326 pages. Signed by the author in the year of publication on the title page. McMurtry blurb on front panel of dust jacket. Signed by Author(s).…

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. W4 - A first edition (stated with complete letterline) hardcover book SIGNED by author on the title page in very good condition in very good dust jacket that is mylar protected. Dust jacket and book have some bumped corners and light shelf wear. Includes a laid in bookmark of the 14th Annual Texas Book Festival which the author also SIGNED. Chasing The Rodeo: On Wild Rides And Big Dreams, Broken Hearts And Broken Bones, And One Man's Search For The West. 9.25"x6.25", 336 pages. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed by Author.…

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. First Edition, First Printing. Book is a clean tight unmarked copy.

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. Brand new out of print book.

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. NY: Harcourt, [2005]. First edition. First printing. Hardbound. New in dust jacket, very fine/very fine in all respects. SIGNED BY AUTHOR on title page. A pristine unread copy. Smoke-free environment. 0.0. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. If you read Ken Kesey's tale about the `Last Round-Up' in Pendleton, Oregon - you'll be pleased to see the coverage he gets here. If you know who Rod Hay, Casey Tibbs, Larry Mahan, and Dan Mortensen are - again you' ll be home in these 326, including INDEX, UNillustrated pages. Read more about : the Dusky Demon, bull-tailing, Lazy E Arena, Flipper Ellison, Freckles Brown, Leakey Texas, and Miller Brothers 101 Ranch. Cond : Boards are orangey with a rust-coloured spine band. Gilt lettering - spine only. D.J. is cream coloured with burgundy or rust-coloured lettering. D.J. graphic - colour photo is of a saddle bronc rider spurring a high-kicker hard. Volume and d.j. are both tight, bright and clean in ALL aspects. No names, marks, stains, creases ,nor tears. Decidedly giftable !! Quote (p.163) : " As for Lucille , she continued to dazzle crowds as the ` first well-known Cowgirl' with the Mulhall show through 1910, and she continued to amaze and frustrate male contestants against whom she competed in rodeos. She also gained a measure of notoriety when she killed a steer during a show at ._._._. ." Size: Octavo.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. If you read Ken Kesey's tale about the `Last Round-Up' in Pendleton, Oregon - you'll be pleased to see the coverage he gets here. If you know who Rod Hay, Casey Tibbs, Larry Mahan, and Dan Mortensen are - again you' ll be home in these 326, including INDEX, UNillustrated pages. Read more about : the Dusky Demon, bull-tailing, Lazy E Arena, Flipper Ellison, Freckles Brown, Leakey Texas, and Miller Brothers 101 Ranch. Cond : Boards are orangey with a rust-coloured spine band. Gilt lettering - spine only. D.J. is cream coloured with burgundy or rust-coloured lettering. D.J. graphic - colour photo is of a saddle bronc rider spurring a high-kicker hard. Volume and d.j. are both tight, bright and clean in ALL aspects. No names, marks, stains, creases ,nor tears. Decidedly giftable !! Quote (p.163) : " As for Lucille , she continued to dazzle crowds as the ` first well-known Cowgirl' with the Mulhall show through 1910, and she continued to amaze and frustrate male contestants against whom she competed in rodeos. She also gained a measure of notoriety when she killed a steer during a show at ._._._. ." Size: Octavo.…

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 326 pages. 9.50x6.50x1.25 inches. In Stock.