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Autore |
Abernethy Francis E |
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Charreada : Mexican rodeo in Texas / / Francis E. Abernethy |
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[Place of publication not identified] : , : University of North Texas Press, , 2010 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (xiii, 99 pages) : illustrations |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Nota di contenuto |
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About the Photographer -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Charrería: From Spain to Texas -- Charro Regalia -- La Vida del Charro -- The Events in the Charreada -- La Escaramuza -- Index. |
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El Charro is the American version of the American cowboy. The charreada is his rodeo, which is at the centre of Mexican heritage and self-image, a source of mythology and genuine heroes that was brought to Texas by immigrants. This title describes these riders in words and photographs. |
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