Black Cowboy: The Life and Legend of George McJunkin
- ISBN-10
- 1879373149
- ISBN-13
- 9781879373143
- Category
- African American cowboys
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1992
- Publisher
- Roberts Rinehart Publishers
- Author
- Franklin Folsom
Description
A biography of the Black cowboy whose skill with horses was renowned and whose curiosity led him to discover important archaeological relics.
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