The Life and Legend of George McJunkin: Black Cowboy

Forgotten Pioneers

by Franklin Folsom

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

Genres: History, Nonfiction

162 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1973

About the author

Also used the following pseudonyms:
Benjamin Brewster
Samuel Cutler
Michael Gorham
Lyman Hopkins
and Troy Nesbit

Reviews

[Jennifer Bohnhoff · Rating 5 out of 5]

George McJunkin is nothing but a footnote in most books about New Mexico or early man in North America. This sweet biography, intended for middle grade readers, puts flesh on the bare bones of history and tells the story of a kind, generous man with an inquisitive mind who managed to make a life for himself despite bad odds. The McJunkin that Folsom presents is a man I would have liked to have for a friend.

[Art · Rating 5 out of 5]

An interesting book about a Black Cowboy, George McJunkin.
The book describes how George got his last name, fought prejuidice and lived as a cowboy and how he became known as a finder of a large pit of dinousar bones.
George did alot of interesting things and made alot of friends.

[Richard Guerrero · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed it. George was inspirational. Could not even imagine what he had to go through. It was sad how he never had his own children. What a been nice to see what happen with the Dominguez family. I have a lot of Dominguez family throughout Texas more specifically Amorello going back to the 1800s. This could be where the name curious George came from. Maybe it’s in the name, he was always so curious between geography and the stars.

[Patricia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such an interesting story. I'm inspired to visit his final resting place in NM.

[Marita · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read this book a long time ago when my kids were younger. great story!

[William T · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pub. 1973