Black Equestrian Stories

Thunder Rose

by Nolen, Jerdine

Picture Book - 2003

Thunder Rose performs all sorts of amazing feats, including building fences, taming a stampeding herd of steers, capturing a gang of rustlers, and turning aside a tornado. Thunder Rose performs all sorts of amazing feats, including building fences, taming a stampeding herd of steers, capturing a gang of rustlers, and turning aside a tornado. Show less

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Bad News for Outlaws

The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Marshal

by Nelson, Vaunda Micheaux

Book - 2009

A picture-book biography recounting the life of Bass Reeves, the first African-American Deputy U.S. Marshal. A picture-book biography recounting the life of Bass Reeves, the first African-American Deputy U.S. Marshal. Show less

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Bill Pickett, Rodeo Ridin' Cowboy

by Pinkney, Andrea Davis

Book - 1996

Learn about the accomplishments of Bill Pickett, whose unusual bulldogging style made him a rodeo star. Learn about the accomplishments of Bill Pickett, whose unusual bulldogging style made him a rodeo star. Show less

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Fearless Mary

Mary Fields, American Stagecoach Driver

by Charles, Tami

Book - 2019

The true story of Mary Fields, aka "Stagecoach Mary," a trailblazing African American woman who helped settle the American West. The true story of Mary Fields, aka "Stagecoach Mary," a trailblazing African American woman who helped settle the American West. Show less

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The Last Black King of the Kentucky Derby

The Story of Jimmy Winkfield

by Hubbard, Crystal

Book - 2008

A biography of Jimmy Winkfield, who battled racism and other obstacles on the road to becoming one of horseracing's best jockeys. A biography of Jimmy Winkfield, who battled racism and other obstacles on the road to becoming one of horseracing's best jockeys. Show less

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Away West

by McKissack, Pat

Book - 2006

In 1879, thirteen-year-old Everett Turner leaves a life of struggle on his family's farm and runs away to St. Louis, where he works in a livery stable before heading to the all-Black town of Nicodemus, Kansas. In 1879, thirteen-year-old Everett Turner leaves a life of struggle on his family's farm and runs away to St. Louis, where he works in a livery stable before heading to the all-Black town of Nicodemus, Kansas. Show less

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Let'er Buck!

George Fletcher, the People's Champion

by Nelson, Vaunda Micheaux

Downloadable Audiobook - 2019

Sure to delight people of all ages who love true stories, unlikely heroes, and cowboy tales. Let 'er Buck is the story of George Fletcher's unlikely triumph at the 1911 Pendleton Round-up. Sure to delight people of all ages who love true stories, unlikely heroes, and cowboy tales. Let 'er Buck is the story of George Fletcher's unlikely triumph at the 1911 Pendleton Round-up. Show less

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Black Heroes of the Wild West

by Smith, James Otis

Graphic Novel - 2020

True tales about three black historical figures in the Old West: Mary "Stagecoach" Fields, a cardplaying coach driver; Bass Reeves, the first bl...Show more True tales about three black historical figures in the Old West: Mary "Stagecoach" Fields, a cardplaying coach driver; Bass Reeves, the first black Deputy S Marshall west of the Mississippi; and Bob Lemmons, a cowboy famous for his ability to tame mustangs. Show less

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Black Frontiers

A History of African American Heroes in the Old West

by Schlissel, Lillian

Book - 1995

Stories and rare photos of Black cowboys, soldiers, and business owners who helped settle the Old West. Stories and rare photos of Black cowboys, soldiers, and business owners who helped settle the Old West. Show less

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The Journal of Joshua Loper

A Black Cowboy

by Myers, Walter Dean

Book - 1999

In 1871 Joshua Loper records his experiences making his first cattle drive under an unsympathetic trail boss. In 1871 Joshua Loper records his experiences making his first cattle drive under an unsympathetic trail boss. Show less

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