Legendary Ranches: The Horses, History and Traditions of North America's Great Contemporary Ranches Contributor(s): de Galard, Guy de (Author), Endersby, Holly (Author), McCraine, Kathy (Author) |
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ISBN: 0911647805 ISBN-13: 9780911647808 Publisher: Western Horseman Book OUR PRICE: $21.56 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 2008 Annotation: The book chronicles the history and impact of over a dozen great North American ranches. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Equestrian - Travel | United States - General |
Dewey: 636.010 |
Series: Western Horseman Books |
Physical Information: 0.53" H x 8.17" W x 10.74" (1.86 lbs) 263 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Over a dozen traditional ranches are profiled, highlighting their history and impact on North America and its cattle and horse culture. Selected ranches from every part of the continent offer a wide representation of the ranching industry. Each chapter captures the spirit of the ranch, covering history, traditions, lifestyle, livestock practices and the human personalities who founded the outfit and those who guide it today. The collection abounds with interesting stories of how the ranches survived and thrive in a modern era, staying true to their roots and preserving the "cowboy way." |