American Rodeo: From Buffalo Bill to Big Business by Kristine Fredriksson

American Rodeo: From Buffalo Bill to Big Business

From Dirt to Lights: The Evolution of Rodeo

Narrated byTodd Curless
Length6h17m
Release dateSeptember 9, 2014
LanguageEnglish
★★★★☆ 4.5 (813 ratings)

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AuthorKristine Fredriksson
NarratorTodd Curless
Runtime6h17m
PublishedSeptember 9, 2014
Rating★★★★☆ 4.5 / 5 (813 ratings)
CategoriesHistory, Americas, United States, Home & Garden, Pets & Animal Care, Sports & Outdoors, Equestrian Sports
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

American Rodeo is a vivid, engaging journey through the transformation of a humble cowboy's pastime into a multimillion-dollar spectacle. Author Kristine Fredriksson serves up a hearty helping of history, peppered with fascinating anecdotes and personal stories that bring the evolution of rodeo to life. Narrator Todd Curless delivers a robust, folksy performance that's as authentic as a Texas drawl, making this audiobook a distinctive listen. It's like sitting around a campfire, listening to a seasoned cowpoke spin yarns about the old days.

Tags: American HistorySports HistoryRodeo CultureNarrated NonfictionStorytelling

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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

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As someone who's always found rodeo to be a fascinating blend of tradition and modernity, I was hooked from the get-go. Curless's narration is a standout feature, his voice shifting seamlessly from warm and inviting to tense and dramatic, perfectly capturing the spirit of each era. The pacing is steady, never bogging down in detail but also never rushing through important events. My only critique is that some of the more technical aspects of rodeo could have been explained a bit more for the uninitiated. But overall, this is a fantastic listen that's sure to appeal to both history buffs and rodeo fans alike.

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