Cowgirls Women of the American West Author:Teresa Jordan American lore has slighted the cowgirl, although at least one can still be found in nearly every ranching community. Like her male counterpart, she rides and ropes, understands land and stock, and confronts the elements. Jordan traveled 60,000 miles in the West, talking with more than a hundred authentic cowgirls running ranches and performing i... more »n rodeos. The result is a fascinating book that also situates the cowgirl in history and literature. A new preface and updated bibliography have been added to this edition. 108 photographs.« less