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The narrative explores the rich history of cowboys and longhorn cattle in West Texas, detailing the influence of Spanish conquistadores and Mexican vaqueros on cattle handling techniques. Post-Civil War, the demand for beef spurred the growth of cattle drives along trails like the Chisholm Trail. The book highlights iconic ranches such as the King Ranch and the XIT, showcasing the evolution of cowboy culture through attire and skills adapted from vaquero traditions. It captures the essence of a transformative era in American ranching history.
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West Texas Cattle Kingdom, Bill ONeal
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- Released
- 2013
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- Title
- West Texas Cattle Kingdom
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Bill ONeal
- Publisher
- Arcadia Publishing Library Editions
- Released
- 2013
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 130
- ISBN13
- 9781531665234
- Description
- The narrative explores the rich history of cowboys and longhorn cattle in West Texas, detailing the influence of Spanish conquistadores and Mexican vaqueros on cattle handling techniques. Post-Civil War, the demand for beef spurred the growth of cattle drives along trails like the Chisholm Trail. The book highlights iconic ranches such as the King Ranch and the XIT, showcasing the evolution of cowboy culture through attire and skills adapted from vaquero traditions. It captures the essence of a transformative era in American ranching history.