The Great Cattle Trail
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Overview
The Great Cattle Trail is a historical non-fiction book written by Edward S. Ellis. The book provides an in-depth account of the cattle industry in the United States during the late 19th century. The author explores the origins of the cattle trade, the different routes taken by cattle drivers, and the challenges they faced along the way.The book begins by discussing the post-Civil War era, a time when the demand for beef was high, and the supply was low. It then goes on to describe how cattle ranchers in Texas began to drive their herds northward to meet the demand for beef. The author explains how cowboys would drive thousands of cattle across the Great Plains, using established trails such as the Chisholm Trail and the Goodnight-Loving Trail.The Great Cattle Trail also delves into the lives of the cowboys who drove the herds. The author describes their daily routines, the dangers they faced, and the camaraderie that developed among them. He also explores the role of Native Americans in the cattle industry and the conflicts that arose between cowboys and indigenous peoples.Throughout the book, the author provides a vivid picture of the American West during the late 1800s. He describes the vast open spaces, the harsh weather conditions, and the rugged terrain that the cattle drivers had to navigate. The Great Cattle Trail is a fascinating account of an important period in American history and a must-read for anyone interested in the cattle industry or the Old West.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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- ISBN-13: 9781163786093
- ISBN-10: 1163786098
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: September 2010
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.68 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.96 pounds
- Page Count: 326
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