Source:Folsom, Franklin. Life and Legend of George McJunkin: Black Cowboy

Summary

A biography of the Black cowboy whose skill with horses was renowned and whose curiosity led him to discover important archaeological relics.

Review

A chance visit to Folsom, NM introduced me to the story of George McJunkin, and I was lucky enough to find this book at the local museum. Although it is written for young readers, the story of McJunkin is so fascinating that I think many adult readers will find it worth their while. How an uneducated slave kid, could grow up to be a respected member of a White and Mexican area, essentially teach himself to read and write, gain knowledge of the stars and use his fascination with old bones to propel himself into the center of one of the most important scientific discoveries of his time is fully worthy of a Hollywood (or good cable) movie.