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The book delves into the African American experience in the West through diverse media, highlighting underrepresented voices and works. It analyzes writings by Rose Gordon and explores memoirs of influential musicians and performers. The study includes Oscar Micheaux's films, black-cast westerns, and significant yet overlooked moments from the golden age of western television. Additionally, it examines contemporary narratives by Percival Everett and modern films like Django Unchained, offering a comprehensive view of the cultural and historical impact of African Americans in western genres.
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Hoo-Doo Cowboys and Bronze Buckaroos, Michael K. Johnson
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- Released
- 2013
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- Title
- Hoo-Doo Cowboys and Bronze Buckaroos
- Subtitle
- Conceptions of the African American West
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Michael K. Johnson
- Publisher
- University Press of Mississippi
- Released
- 2013
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 296
- ISBN13
- 9781617039287
- Category
- Maps and Travel, Ethnography
- Description
- The book delves into the African American experience in the West through diverse media, highlighting underrepresented voices and works. It analyzes writings by Rose Gordon and explores memoirs of influential musicians and performers. The study includes Oscar Micheaux's films, black-cast westerns, and significant yet overlooked moments from the golden age of western television. Additionally, it examines contemporary narratives by Percival Everett and modern films like Django Unchained, offering a comprehensive view of the cultural and historical impact of African Americans in western genres.