Pecos Bill and Slue-Foot Sue

This book introduces the experienced horse rider and cowboy known as Pecos Bill and his wife, Slue-Foot Sue. She took a chance and rode Bill's lively horse, only to get thrown off. This exaggerated story of what can happen when assumptions exist more than fact, has inspired songs, literary compositions and theater. This book contains original artwork, historical context of the story, recounts folktales from diverse cultures and defines words unique to the story.