World's Columbian Exposition (1893 : Chicago, Ill.) Search this
Physical description:
260 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm
Type:
Books
History
Place:
West (U.S.)
Date:
2016
19th century
1890-1945
Contents:
The West of our imagination -- The harsh land -- The vanishing cowboy West -- Buffalo Bill goes to the fair -- A cowboy race -- American endurance -- Race day -- "The time is upon us" -- So long, Nebraska -- In God's country -- Across the river and into Illinois -- Chicago -- Finish line -- The agony is over
Summary:
"American Endurance : The Great Cowboy Race and the Vanishing Wild West depicts nine cowboys as they race thousands of miles across the American prairie to the Chicago World's Fair in 1893. At the finish line was Buffalo Bill Cody, who had set up his Wild West Show next to the fair"--Provided by publisher.
Topic:
Endurance riding (Horsemanship)--History Search this