From its roots in cowboy and vaquero culture to the big-business
excitement of today's National Finals competitions, rodeo has
embodied the rugged individualism and competitive spirit of the
American West. Now the long trajectory of rodeo culture comes fully
alive in "Arena Legacy." Showcasing the unrivaled collections of
the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, this lavishly
illustrated volume is the first to depict rodeo's material and
graphic heritage.
Richard Rattenbury opens "Arena Legacy" with an engaging and
richly illustrated history of rodeo, from its first recorded
competition in Colorado in 1869, to its role in county fairs,
cattlemen's conventions, and old settlers' reunions across the
West, to its rise to national prominence between 1920 and 1960.
Following its historical overview, "Arena Legacy" features an
extensive pictorial gallery of signature materials. A series of
colorful portfolios reveals treasured artifacts from rodeo life,
including costumes, trophies, buckles, and riding equipment. Here
the reader will discover lavish artistry in leather and silver,
flamboyant expression in western dress, and the interpretive work
of both fine artists and commercial illustrators.
Certain to delight a diverse audience of rodeo aficionados,
participants, collectors, and historians, this stunning volume is a
fitting tribute to America's truly western sport.
General
Imprint: |
University of Oklahoma Press
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Series: |
The Western Legacies Series |
Release date: |
October 2010 |
First published: |
October 2010 |
Authors: |
Richard C. Rattenbury
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Foreword by: |
Larry Mahan
|
Photographers: |
Ed Muno
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Dimensions: |
305 x 254 x 43mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover - Cloth over boards / With dust jacket
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Pages: |
432 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-8061-4084-1 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
0-8061-4084-4 |
Barcode: |
9780806140841 |
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