Cowgirls: Women of the American West

American lore has slighted the cowgirl, although at least one can still be found in nearly every ranching community. Like her male counterpart, she rides and ropes, understands land and stock, and confronts the elements. The writer and photographer Teresa Jordan traveled sixty thousand miles in the American West, talking with more than a hundred authentic cowgirls running ranches and performing in rodeos. The result is a fascinating book that also situates the cowgirl in history and literature. A new preface and updated bibliography have been added to this Bison Book edition.

Author: Teresa Jordan
Publisher: Bison Books
Published: 04/01/1992
Pages: 309
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.02lbs
Size: 8.95h x 5.89w x 0.74d
ISBN13: 9780803275751
ISBN10: 0803275757
BISAC Categories:
- History | United States | 20th Century
- Social Science | Women's Studies