Let 'Er Buck!
Author: Nelson, Vaunda Micheaux
ISBN: 9781512498080
Publisher: Walker Books Australia
Year First Published: 2019
Pages: 40
Dimensions: 290mm x 245mm x
Format: Hardback
Description:
The thrilling true tale of an African American cowboy's unlikely victory, presented by an award-winning author and illustrator.
In 1911, three men were in the final round of the famed Pendleton Round-Up. One was white, one was Indian, and one was black. When the judges declared the white man the winner, the audience was outraged. They named black cowboy George Fletcher the "people's champion" and took a collection, ultimately giving Fletcher far more than the value of the prize that went to the official winner.
Award-winning author Vaunda Micheaux Nelson tells the story of Fletcher's unlikely triumph with a Western twang that will delight kids—and adults—who love true stories, unlikely heroes, and cowboy tales.
ISBN: 9781512498080
Publisher: Walker Books Australia
Year First Published: 2019
Pages: 40
Dimensions: 290mm x 245mm x
Format: Hardback
Description:
The thrilling true tale of an African American cowboy's unlikely victory, presented by an award-winning author and illustrator.
In 1911, three men were in the final round of the famed Pendleton Round-Up. One was white, one was Indian, and one was black. When the judges declared the white man the winner, the audience was outraged. They named black cowboy George Fletcher the "people's champion" and took a collection, ultimately giving Fletcher far more than the value of the prize that went to the official winner.
Award-winning author Vaunda Micheaux Nelson tells the story of Fletcher's unlikely triumph with a Western twang that will delight kids—and adults—who love true stories, unlikely heroes, and cowboy tales.
