""Fifty Years On The Trail"" is a memoir written by John Young Nelson, detailing his experiences living and working as a cowboy in the American West during the late 19th century. The book is set against the backdrop of the rapidly changing American West, as the frontier was being tamed and the cattle industry was booming. Nelson writes about his early years as a young cowboy, learning the ropes and making a name for himself in the industry. He describes the challenges of life on the trail, including harsh weather, dangerous ...
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""Fifty Years On The Trail"" is a memoir written by John Young Nelson, detailing his experiences living and working as a cowboy in the American West during the late 19th century. The book is set against the backdrop of the rapidly changing American West, as the frontier was being tamed and the cattle industry was booming. Nelson writes about his early years as a young cowboy, learning the ropes and making a name for himself in the industry. He describes the challenges of life on the trail, including harsh weather, dangerous animals, and the constant threat of attack from Native American tribes. Throughout the book, Nelson also reflects on the changing nature of the West, as the land was increasingly settled and the cattle industry became more industrialized. He writes about the impact of new technologies, such as the railroad, on the industry, as well as the growing tensions between cowboys and ranchers over land use and ownership. Overall, ""Fifty Years On The Trail"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of the American cowboy, as well as the broader history of the American West. Nelson's vivid descriptions and first-hand accounts make for a compelling read, and the book remains a classic of Western literature to this day.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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