Sarah Ann Foy Linzy's Negro Cowboys: A Long Journey Looking For My Papa
Set against the backdrop of the American South and West during the early twentieth century, Negro Cowboys: A Long Journey Looking For My Papa follows the unforgettable adventure of two young friends, Charles Henry and Preacher Boy, as they set out on horseback in search of answers that have haunted one family for years.
When Preacher Boy learns that his father was taken away to a Texas prison chain gang during his childhood, he can no longer ignore the questions that have followed him into adulthood. Determined to discover what became of his father, he and his loyal friend Charles Henry leave Mississippi and begin a dangerous journey across unfamiliar lands, facing uncertainty, hardship, and the realities of life as young African American cowboys in the early 1900s.
Along the way, the boys encounter strangers, make unexpected friends, survive challenges on the trail, and discover the importance of courage, faith, loyalty, and perseverance. Their journey becomes more than a search for one man-it becomes a search for identity, family, and belonging.
Inspired by family history and enriched through restored archival storytelling, this special edition honors the legacy of Negro cowboys whose contributions helped shape the American frontier while often remaining untold. Through adventure, humor, friendship, and heartfelt moments, Sarah Ann Foy Linzy preserves a story that celebrates heritage, resilience, and the enduring bonds between generations.
Beautifully illustrated and filled with memorable characters, Negro Cowboys: A Long Journey Looking For My Papa is a family story of hope, determination, and the power of never giving up on the people we love.
A journey across miles becomes a journey across generations.
