Cattlemen Vs Sheepherders

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The book explores the intense and violent conflicts between cattlemen and sheepmen across the American West from the 1870s to the 1920s. It details the brutal skirmishes for rangeland, resulting in numerous casualties, including the deaths of at least twenty-eight sheepmen and sixteen cowboys. The narrative highlights the devastating impact on livestock, with over 53,000 sheep suffering various forms of brutal killings. This historical account sheds light on the fierce competition and lawlessness characterizing this tumultuous period in the region's history.