Black Cowboys of Texas

Black Cowboys of Texas

Written by: Sarah R. Massey

"The cowboy, and his role in the "winning" of the West, remains one of our enduring national myths. Recent historians have largely dispelled much of the romanticism surrounding cowboy life, but the significant role of African American cowboys has not been widely acknowledged. Massey is a curriculum specialist at the University of Texas at San Antonio. She has compiled a broad, interesting anthology that covers a variety of aspects of the subject. As a result, a clear picture emerges, indicating that African Americans were deeply involved in the Texas cattle industry. Although their skill was generally admired by their white peers and their employers, it did not necessarily shield them from the effects of racial bigotry. Massey has provided valuable essays on regional history that enrich our understanding of the heritage of the West."

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