Bill Pickett: Wild West Cowboy (Best of the West Biographies)

Bill Pickett, famous for his style of "bulldogging" steers, was one of the best-known cowboys of all time. The first African American to be inducted into the Rodeo Hall of Fame, Pickett is remembered today as a symbol of African-American pride. In Bill Pickett: Wild West Cowboy, author Elaine Landau explores the life of one of America's most popular Wild West entertainers. Color photographs, a glossary, and Internet addresses complete a thorough and engaging exploration of the life of Bill Pickett. Book jacket.