The Trail Drivers of Texas V1 is a historical account of the cowboys who drove cattle from Texas to the northern markets in the late 19th century. Written by J. Marvin Hunter, the book is a collection of first-hand accounts from the trail drivers themselves, detailing their experiences on the trail, the challenges they faced, and the camaraderie they shared. The book covers the period from the end of the Civil War to the early 1900s, chronicling the rise of the cattle industry in Texas and the role of the trail drivers in ...
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The Trail Drivers of Texas V1 is a historical account of the cowboys who drove cattle from Texas to the northern markets in the late 19th century. Written by J. Marvin Hunter, the book is a collection of first-hand accounts from the trail drivers themselves, detailing their experiences on the trail, the challenges they faced, and the camaraderie they shared. The book covers the period from the end of the Civil War to the early 1900s, chronicling the rise of the cattle industry in Texas and the role of the trail drivers in its success. It also provides insights into the daily life of the cowboys, their customs and traditions, and the dangers they faced on the trail. The Trail Drivers of Texas V1 is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of the American West and the cowboy way of life.1924. Part One of Two. These are the chronicles of the trail drivers of Texas-those rugged men and, sometimes, women who drove cattle and horses up the trails from Texas to northern markets in the late 1800s. In tales of adventure and misfortune, of drudgery and hardship and danger, the masters of the frontier vividly recall the early days of Texas and the West and the drovers who carved out the trails as their own. Gleaned from members of the Old Time Trail Drivers Association, these hundreds of real-life stories-some humorous, some chilling, some rambling, all interesting form an invaluable cornerstone to the literature, history and folklore of Texas and the West. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 1417912030.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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