Where the Tall Grass Grows : Becoming Indigenous and the Mythological Legacy of the American West

In this entertaining and thought-provoking book, noted historian and musician Bobby Bridger explores the impact of Native American culture on the American psyche. The book also examines the impact of indigenous American mythology on contemporary identity and the development of modern popular entertainment, particularly the Hollywood film industry. Renowned for "A Ballad of the West," Bobby Bridger has written three books and has had a career in show business that spans the rockabilly to the cosmic cowboy scene in Austin, Texas; the flowering of folk music; and Broadway theater. His multifaceted talents have found expression in singing, acting, writing, painting, and sculpting. Explores the impact of Indian mythology on American culture, particularly the Hollywood film industry. Identifying Myths Of The West And The Ways In Which They Continue To Shape Our Views.