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Traces the role of three Hawaiian cowboys who indelibly shaped the early-20th century West, detailing how their careers influenced Hawaiian identity, island ranching and the rodeo culture in Wyoming.
Drawing on oral histories and other primary sources, the authors recount how, in the 1830s, King Kamehameha I invited vaqueros to teach Hawaiians how to rope and herd cattle; “Hawai’ian cowboys called themselves paniolo, a local twist on the word espanol.” The book flips between Hawaii’s ranches and Cheyenne Frontier Days, a rodeo show devoted to showcasing “life and sport in the West,” featuring such well-known characters as Buffalo Bill and Annie Oakley. This thoughtful look at Hawaii’s place in the Wild West will appeal to readers interested in underexplored elements of American history.
Aloha Rodeo: Three Hawaiian Cowboys, the World's Greatest Rodeo, and a Hidden History of the American West is available in print, e-book and e-audiobook formats.
Features: numerous public meeting rooms, public computers, wireless laptops and iPads for in-house use and vending area.
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