Length42h 59m
About this audiobook
In 'The Lone Black Cowboy,' Oscar Micheaux weaves a compelling narrative that intertwines the themes of identity, perseverance, and racial discrimination within the American West. Written in the early 20th century, this work serves as a counter-narrative to the prevailing stereotypes of African Americans in Westerns. Micheaux employs a straightforward yet evocative literary style that reflects both the grit of frontier life and the complexities of the black experience. The novel encapsulates the struggles of its protagonists who traverse a landscape marred by prejudice, ultimately striving towards a sense of belonging and dignity. Oscar Micheaux was a trailblazing filmmaker and novelist, known for being one of the first African American filmmakers in the United States. His life experiences—growing up in a racially segregated society and encountering the injustices faced by black people—impart a fierce authenticity to his works. Micheaux's commitment to portraying black narratives in a nuanced and multifaceted manner stems from his desire to challenge societal norms and provide representation for marginalized communities. This book is a must-read for those interested in the intersections of race, culture, and the American West. Micheaux's unapologetic storytelling invites readers to confront historical narratives while exploring the resilience and agency of black characters in a sweeping landscape. 'The Lone Black Cowboy' not only enriches the discourse on American literature but also offers a timeless perspective on the quest for identity and belonging.
Audiobook details
GenreGeneral Fiction, Action and Adventure
Length42 hrs 59 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 24, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Lone Black Cowboy - Book Set
26CHAPTER XXV THE SCOTCH GIRL
2CHAPTER I DISCONTENT—SPIRIT OF THE PIONEER
27CHAPTER XXVI THE BATTLE
3CHAPTER II LEAVING HOME—A MAIDEN
28CHAPTER XXVII THE SACRIFICE—RACE LOYALTY
4CHAPTER III CHICAGO, CHASING A WILL-O-THE-WISP
29CHAPTER XXVIII THE BREEDS
5CHAPTER IV THE P——N COMPANY
30CHAPTER XXIX IN THE VALLEY OF THE DOG EAR
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6CHAPTER V "GO WEST YOUNG MAN AND GROW UP WITH THE COUNTRY"
31CHAPTER XXX ERNEST NICHOLSON TAKES A HAND
7CHAPTER VI "AND WHERE IS ORISTOWN?" THE TOWN ON THE MISSOURI
32CHAPTER XXXI THE McCRALINES
8CHAPTER VII ORISTOWN, THE "LITTLE CROW" RESERVATION
33CHAPTER XXXII A LONG NIGHT
9CHAPTER VIII FAR DOWN THE PACIFIC—THE PROPOSAL
34CHAPTER XXXIII THE SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST
10CHAPTER IX THE RETURN—ERNEST NICHOLSON
35CHAPTER XXXIV EAST OF STATE STREET
11CHAPTER X THE OKLAHOMA GRAFTER
36CHAPTER XXXV AN UNCROWNED KING
12CHAPTER XI DEALIN' IN MULES
37CHAPTER XXXVI A SNAKE IN THE GRASS
13CHAPTER XII THE HOMESTEADERS
38CHAPTER XXXVII THE PROGRESSIVES AND THE REACTIONARIES
14CHAPTER XIII IMAGINATIONS RUN AMUCK
39CHAPTER XXXVIII SANCTIMONIOUS HYPOCRISY
15CHAPTER XIV THE SURVEYORS
40CHAPTER XXXIX BEGINNING OF THE END
16CHAPTER XV "WHICH TOWN WILL THE R.R. STRIKE?"
41CHAPTER XL THE MENNONITES
17CHAPTER XVI MEGORY'S DAY
42CHAPTER XLI THE DROUTH
18CHAPTER XVII ERNEST NICHOLSON'S RETURN—THE BUILDING WEST OF TOWN—"WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT"
43CHAPTER XLII A YEAR OF COINCIDENCES
19CHAPTER XVIII COMES STANLEY, THE CHIEF ENGINEER
44CHAPTER XLIII "AND SATAN CAME ALSO."
20CHAPTER XIX IN THE VALLEY OF THE KEYA PAHA. THE RIVALS. THE VIGILANTS
45CHAPTER I AGNES
21CHAPTER XX THE OUTLAW'S LAST STAND
46CHAPTER II THE HOMESTEADER
22CHAPTER XXI THE BOOM
47CHAPTER III AT THE SOD HOUSE
23CHAPTER XXII THE PRESIDENT'S PROCLAMATION
48CHAPTER IV SHE COULD NEVER BE ANYTHING TO HIM
24CHAPTER XXIII WHERE THE NEGRO FAILS
49CHAPTER V WHEN THE INDIANS SHOT THE TOWN UP
25CHAPTER XXIV "AND THE CROWDS DID COME." THE PRAIRIE FIRE
50CHAPTER VI THE INFIDEL, A JEW AND A GERMAN
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