Canadian Indian Cowboys in Australia

Canadian Indian Cowboys in Australia
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Publisher : University of Calgary Press
Total Pages : 212
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ISBN-10 : 9781552382004
ISBN-13 : 1552382001
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Book Synopsis Canadian Indian Cowboys in Australia by : Lynda Mannik

Download or read book Canadian Indian Cowboys in Australia written by Lynda Mannik and published by University of Calgary Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1939, a troupe of eight rodeo riders, accompanied by an RCMP officer, travelled to Sydney, Australia to compete in the Royal Easter Show. The men were expected to compete in various rodeo events, as well as to sell handicrafts at the fair's "Indian village," where they also camped. International competition in rodeo was very rare at the time, and the team proved to be a popular draw for Australian audiences. This little-known moment in Canadian history is explored in Canadian Indian Cowboys in Australia.


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