The Cowboy Spirit : Guy Weadick And The Calgary Stampede

A biography of Guy Weadick, promoter and founder of the Calgary Stampede, tracing his life from his early years through his career in the North American rodeo and exhibition circuit. The author examines the development of Weadick's vision for a large-scale western exhibition, his efforts to secure support from Calgary's business leaders, including the Big Four—Pat Burns, George Lane, A. E. Cross, and Archibald J. McLean—and the establishment and subsequent growth of the Calgary Stampede. Set against the history of the Stampede, the book follows Weadick's career and his association with the event.