Aloha Rodeo: Three Hawaiian Cowboys, the World's Greatest Rodeo, and a Hidden History of the American West by Julian Smith, David Wolman

Aloha Rodeo: Three Hawaiian Cowboys, the World's Greatest Rodeo, and a Hidden History of the American West

Julian Smith, David Wolman

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nonfiction historical history sports adventurous medium-paced

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In August 1908, three unknown riders arrived in Cheyenne, Wyoming, their hats adorned with wildflowers, to compete in the world's greatest rodeo. Steer-roping virtuoso Ikua Purdy and his cousins Jack Low and Archie Ka'au'a had travelled 4,200 mile...

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informative 100%
adventurous 58%
lighthearted 16%
challenging 8%
inspiring 8%
reflective 8%

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fast 7%

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