Pendleton Round-Up at 100: Oregons Legendary Rodeo

Rather than treating the Pendleton Round-Up as mere history, the book aims to describe the character of the West itself with a profusion of large, beautifully reproduced images, stories of tough and colorful characters, and a glimpse of the environment that produced them. It is hard to imagine a richer account. The authors use an engaging storytelling style to weave together an understanding of local culture and history, aspects of showmanship, racial and cultural tensions of the day, and the mythic importance of Western heroes. Oversize: 11x12＂ Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)