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Focusing on the transformative journey of the Compton Cowboys, this narrative highlights how they embraced horseback riding as a means to escape the perils of street life. Through the eyes of rising star journalist Walter Thompson-Hernandez, the story reveals their struggles, triumphs, and the sense of community they found in equestrian culture, showcasing resilience and the pursuit of a positive identity against the backdrop of urban challenges.
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The Compton Cowboys, Walter Thompson-Hernandez
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- Released
- 2020
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- Title
- The Compton Cowboys
- Subtitle
- The New Generation of Cowboys in America's Urban Heartland
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Walter Thompson-Hernandez
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Released
- 2020
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 272
- ISBN13
- 9780062910608
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Historical Themes, Nature, Animals, Horses, Race, Racism, African American Literature
- Rating
- 3.9 out of 5
- Description
- Focusing on the transformative journey of the Compton Cowboys, this narrative highlights how they embraced horseback riding as a means to escape the perils of street life. Through the eyes of rising star journalist Walter Thompson-Hernandez, the story reveals their struggles, triumphs, and the sense of community they found in equestrian culture, showcasing resilience and the pursuit of a positive identity against the backdrop of urban challenges.