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Author:
Palacios, Ricardo D.
Title:
T©Ưo cowboy : Juan Salinas, rodeo roper and horseman / Ricardo D. Palacios.
Edition:
1st ed.
Publisher:
Texas A&M University Press,
Copyright Date:
c2007
Description:
xviii, 195 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Subject:
Salinas, Juan Light,--1901-1995.
Rodeo performers--United States--Biography.
Steer roping--United States.
Cowboys--United States--Biography.
Mexican Americans--Texas--Biography.
Texas--Biography.
Notes:
Includes index.
Contents:
Webb County, Texas -- The Antonio Salinas family of Webb County, Texas -- Life on the Rancho Las Blancas -- The move to Encinal -- Young Juan takes over and the roping starts in earnest -- Juan goes on the national circuit -- Circuit experiences -- Anthony Salinas destined to be world champion calf roper -- World War II adjustments -- After ten years, the party's over -- Settling a score at the Salinas ranch -- Leading a cattleman's life -- A real true friend -- Employees, good and bad -- Accolades and kudos -- The last years, travels with Juan -- The end and the almost-fight.
Series:
Fronteras series no. 5
ISBN:
9781585445271 (cloth : alk. paper)
1585445274 (cloth : alk. paper)
OCLC:
(OCoLC)71329818
LCCN:
2006029385
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

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