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

6 hours, 15 minutes first pub 2019 (editions)

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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Moods

informative 94%
adventurous 55%
inspiring 27%
challenging 11%
lighthearted 11%
emotional 5%
reflective 5%

Pace

medium 80%
slow 15%
fast 5%

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