Download or read book Cowboy Life on the Llano Estacado written by Vivian H. Whitlock and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1887, Vivian H. Whitlock went with his brother and widowed mother to live with his uncle, George Causey, a buffalo hunter turned rancher, at his ranch on the Llano Estacado (Staked Plains) in New Mexico. Here Whitlock describes--vividly, realistically, and with humor--what life was like on those vast, desolate plains at the turn of the century.
Download or read book Cowboy Life on the Llano Estacado written by Vivian H. Whitlock and published by . This book was released on with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Last Roundup on the Llano Estacado written by Chuck Olson and published by . This book was released on 2016-03-15 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on true adventure tales in the lives of two brothers, this story will take the reader back to the Battle of Franklin in the Civil War. Demoralized, wounded and imprisoned, the brothers make their way back to Texas only to find life has dramatically changed. Post-war Carpetbaggers, Yankee martial law and the Ku Klux Klan make their lives unbearable. As experienced horsemen, the brothers depend on this knowledge to get involved in the cattle business and join cattle drives from Texas to Kansas. Ultimately, their love of family, bonding with former slaves and trust in God's faithfulness, inspires their perilous trek across the vastness of Texas and the Llano Estacado to New Mexico Territory.
Download or read book Lane of the Llano written by James M. Cook and published by . This book was released on 1936 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the fall of 1876 Cook and a partner started their own ranch on the South Fork of the Llano River in Kimball County. Cook remained there until 1880, when he sold his interest. Both Jim and Al, who sometimes went by the alias of Taylor Williams, worked for O. J. Wiren, foreman of the Quitaque Ranch. In 1881, when the Quitaque was sold to Charles Goodnight and Wiren purchased the Two Circle Bar on the upper Brazos from Jesse Hitson, the Cooks stayed with Wiren. Indeed, Jim "Lane," who was made wagon boss, was said to have owned an interest in the Two Circle Bar, although the records show no such evidence. He reportedly ran his own herd at the ranch and won notoriety among the cowboys as a "hard man to work for and inconsiderate of his men." However, he remained with Wiren five years before leaving "for reasons of my own," as he later stated.
Download or read book Circle Dot written by Milford Hill Donoho and published by . This book was released on 1907 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Circle Dot A True Story of Cowboy Life Forty Years Ago written by M.H. Donoho and published by Wyatt North Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2020-05-12 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Author was a cowboy, during the period of which he writes, and is thoroughly conversant with every phase of cowboy life. After the lapse of many years, some of the most pleasant recollections engraved on the tablets of his memory are of the open plains, the wild cattle, and the irresistible cowboy. To portray this wild, active and strenuous life, and to give an accurate pen-picture of this past and forgotten industry, is the mission of CIRCLE-DOT.
Download or read book Cowboy Life on the Western Plains written by Edgar Beecher Bronson and published by . This book was released on 1910 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Heaven s Harsh Tableland written by Paul H. Carlson and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2023-12-14 with total page 537 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Llano Estacado—dubbed by author Paul H. Carlson as “heaven’s harsh tableland”—covers some 48,000 square miles of western Texas and eastern New Mexico. In this new survey of the region, the story begins during prehistoric times and with descendants of the Comanche, Apache, and other Native American tribal groups. Other groups have also left their marks on the area: Spanish explorers, Comancheros and other traders, European settlers, farmers and ranchers, artists, and even athletes. Carlson, a veteran historian, aims to review “the Llano’s historic contours from its earliest foundations to its energetic present,” and in doing so, he skillfully narrates the story of the region up to the present time of modern agribusiness and urbanization. Throughout the ten chronologically arranged chapters, concise sidebars support the narrative, highlighting important and interesting topics such as the enigmatic origins of the region’s name, fascinating geological and paleontological facts, the arrival of humans, the natural history of bison, colorful “characters” in the history of the region, and many others. The resulting broad synthesis captures the entirety of the Llano Estacado, summarizing and interpreting its natural and human history in a single, carefully researched and clearly written volume. Heaven’s Harsh Tableland: A New History of the Llano Estacado will provide a helpful, enjoyable, and authoritative guide to the history and development of this important region.
Download or read book Cowboys of the Wild West written by Harry Hawkeye and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Family tale set in Southern Texas.
Download or read book Cow boy Life in Texas Or 27 Years a Mavrick written by Will S. James and published by . This book was released on 1893 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Fifty Years on the Old Frontier written by James H. Cook and published by Pickle Partners Publishing. This book was released on 2019-01-13 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Of all that has been written of the cowboy and the life of the cattle range, very little has been written by the principal actors themselves. The same is equally true of the famous government scouts, mail riders and other adventurous figures, who were men of deeds rather than words. Not many possessed, like David Crockett and W. F. Cody, the power to dramatize themselves. James H. Cook, the author of Fifty Years on the Old Frontier, first published in 1923, was, however, a genuine cowboy, and he was able to recount in a most readable way his adventures over half a century. During the Seventies and part of the Eighties he rode the ranges in Texas and New Mexico. A vivid account is to be found in the first part of the book of the life of the cattlemen in the Southwest, including such details as rounding up entirely wild cattle and horses, and the conveying of droves of animals hundreds of miles through extremely rough, Indian-infested territory. Those who desire thrills can find them here. The author served as government scout in the campaign against Geronimo in 1885, and later, in the North, saw much of the unfortunate troubles with the Sioux and the Cheyennes, whom he showed to have been shamefully misused by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Much space is given to the Sioux chief, Red Cloud, of whom Cook was a champion and faithful friend. Not the least entertaining parts of the book are the narratives of hunts after big game in the Rockies, during the years when Cook was one of the foremost guides and hunters of the regions bordering the one transcontinental railway. An invaluable addition to any Old West collection!
Download or read book A Texas Cow Boy A Western Classic written by Charles A. Siringo and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2024-01-16 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Texas Cow Boy' (A Western Classic) stands as a seminal anthology, capturing the rugged essence and the adventurous spirit of the American West through a compilation of vivid narratives and personal accounts. This collection embodies the diversity of the Western experience, showcasing a range of literary styles from raw, unvarnished tales to meticulously detailed accounts of cowboy life. The anthology serves not only as a historical document but also as a literary mosaic, weaving together stories that highlight the resilience, bravery, and spirit of exploration that defined the era. The inclusion of pieces by Charles A. Siringo and Charlie Siringo adds a unique authenticity and depth, drawing readers into the dusty trails and sun-soaked landscapes of a bygone America. The contributing authors, Charles A. Siringo and Charlie Siringo, anchor the anthology with their firsthand experiences of the frontier. Their backgrounds as cowboys who transitioned to authors allow them to capture the essence of the Western frontier with unparalleled authenticity. These narratives stand at the intersection of history, culture, and mythology, evidencing how personal accounts can elevate understanding and appreciation of the American West. The collection aligns with and contributes to the discourse on America's frontier period, offering insights into the challenges and triumphs faced by those who ventured into unknown territories. 'A Texas Cow Boy' offers readers an unprecedented opportunity to immerse themselves in the diversity of Western life and lore. It beckons enthusiasts of history, literature, and the American frontier to explore the myriad stories that paint a comprehensive picture of the cowboy era. Each narrative invites the reader into a world marked by stark realities and boundless dreams, fostering a deeper appreciation for the complex tapestry that the American West represents. This anthology is a must-read for anyone eager to explore the depth and breadth of the Western experience, providing a rich educational journey through the eyes of those who lived it.
Download or read book Cowboys of the Wild West written by Paul Emilius Lowe and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Family tale set in Southern Texas.
Download or read book The XIT Ranch of Texas and the Early Days of the Llano Estacado written by J. Evetts Haley and published by University of Oklahoma Press. This book was released on 2013-06-14 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Among the famous ranch brands of Texas are the T Anchor, JA, Diamond Tail, 777, Bar C, and XIT. And the greatest of these was XIT—The XIT Ranch of Texas. It was not the first ranch in West Texas, but after its formation in the eighteen-eighties it became the largest single operation in the cow country of the Old West and covered more than three million acres, all fenced. The state of Texas patented this huge rectangle of land, at the time considered by many to be part of "the great American desert," to the Capitol Freehold Land and Investment Company of Chicago, in exchange for funds to erect the state capitol building in Austin. This "desert" became a legend in the cattle business, and it remains today a memory to thousands who recall the era when mustangs and longhorns grazed beneath the brand of the XIT. The development and operation of this pastoral enterprise and its relation to the history of Texas is the subject of this great and widely discussed book by J. Evetts Haley, now made available to readers every· where. It is the story of a wild prairie, roamed by Indians, buffalo, mustangs, and antelope, that became a country of railroads, oil fields, prosperous farms, and carefully bred herds of cattle. The XIT Ranch of Texas is the epic account of a ranching operation about which many know a little but only a few very much. It is the one volume that, more than any other, portrays the early-day cattle business of the West.
Download or read book Black Cowboys Of Texas written by Sara R. Massey and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers twenty-four essays about African American men and women who worked in the Texas cattle industry from the slave days of the mid-19th century through the early 20th century.
Download or read book The Last Cowboys written by Connie Brooks and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Treasures of History Iv written by Elvis Fleming and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2003-10-30 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the days of the Cattle Kingdom, to the sheriffs who rode out after such outlaws as George Musgrave and Black Jack Ketchum, to the rocket experiments of Dr. Robert H. Goddard, TREASURES OF HISTORY IV: Historical Events of Chaves County, New Mexico relates many exciting episodes in the history of Roswell, Chaves County, and Southeast New Mexico. This is the fourth book in the Treasures of History series and the third volume consisting mostly of stories that had their origins as feature stories in the Roswell Daily Record of Vision Magazine.Some chapters deal with famous characters who had connections with Roswell, such as Frank Chisum, the former slave who became a cattleman; George Causey, the famous buffalo hunter; Charles Lindbergh, the aviation hero; Wild West Show performer Uncle Kit Carson; and Milt Mabie of "Louise Massey and the Westerners" music group. Two early doctors and three sheriffs are chronicle. Two outstanding women-Amelia Church and Annie Laurie Snorf-are featured. Other interesting and important events are recorded in the book's 26 chapers.Although each chapter is a story unto itself, they are arranged in chronological order to place them in the appropriate period in the history of Roswell and Chaves County.
