01941cam a2200385 4500 758525330 TxAuBib 20070523120000.0 060908s2007||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 2006029385 9781585445271 cloth : alk. paper 1585445274 cloth : alk. paper (OCoLC)71329818 DLC DLC BAKER C#P YDX YDXCP TxGR TxAuBib Palacios, Ricardo D. Tío cowboy [Book] : Juan Salinas, rodeo roper and horseman / Ricardo D. Palacios. 1st ed. College Station : Texas A&M University Press, 2007. xviii, 195 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. Fronteras series ; ; 5 Texas authors Includes index. Author lives in Encinal (TX). Webb County, Texas -- The Antonio Salinas family of Webb County, Texas -- Life on the Rancho Las Blancas -- The move to Encinal -- Young Juan takes over and the roping starts in earnest -- Juan goes on the national circuit -- Circuit experiences -- Anthony Salinas destined to be world champion calf roper -- World War II adjustments -- After ten years, the party's over -- Settling a score at the Salinas ranch -- Leading a cattleman's life -- A real true friend -- Employees, good and bad -- Accolades and kudos -- The last years, travels with Juan -- The end and the almost-fight. 20070523. Salinas, Juan Light 1901-1995. Rodeo performers United States Biography. Steer roping United States. Cowboys United States Biography. Mexican Americans Texas Biography. Texas Biography. Fronteras series ; ; 5. Texas authors. RV8