Sagas of Owyhee and Western Trails
Author : E. A. Brubacher
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Page : 24 pages
File Size : 37,98 MB
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Category : Cowboys
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Author : E. A. Brubacher
Publisher :
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 37,98 MB
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Category : Cowboys
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Author : Ellis Lucia
Publisher : Caxton Press
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 42,20 MB
Release : 1973
Category : History
ISBN : 9780870042812
Distributed by the University of Nebraska Press for Caxton Press The high desert of the Owyhee Mountain region has a history rich in native conflicts, settlers braving its harsh deserts, miners searching for fortune in its rugged mountains and boomtowns springing up and then crashing down as the mines dried up.
Author : Lawrence Clayton
Publisher : University of Texas Press
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 11,19 MB
Release : 2010-06-28
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0292789823
Herding cattle from horseback has been a tradition in northern Mexico and the American West since the Spanish colonial era. The first mounted herders were the Mexican vaqueros, expert horsemen who developed the skills to work cattle in the brush country and deserts of the Southwestern borderlands. From them, Texas cowboys learned the trade, evolving their own unique culture that spread across the Southwest and Great Plains. The buckaroos of the Great Basin west of the Rockies trace their origin to the vaqueros, with influence along the way from the cowboys, though they, too, have ways and customs distinctly their own. In this book, three long-time students of the American West describe the history, working practices, and folk culture of vaqueros, cowboys, and buckaroos. They draw on historical records, contemporary interviews, and numerous photographs to show what makes each group of mounted herders distinctive in terms of working methods, gear, dress, customs, and speech. They also highlight the many common traits of all three groups. This comparative look at vaqueros, cowboys, and buckaroos brings the mythical image of the American cowboy into focus and detail and honors the regional and national variations. It will be an essential resource for anyone who would know or portray the cowboy—readers, writers, songwriters, and actors among them.
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Page : 618 pages
File Size : 28,61 MB
Release : 1977
Category : American literature
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Author : R R Bowker Publishing
Publisher : R. R. Bowker
Page : 786 pages
File Size : 23,67 MB
Release : 1996-09
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780835237987
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Page : 1308 pages
File Size : 19,45 MB
Release : 1974
Category : United States
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Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs
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Page : 1850 pages
File Size : 37,56 MB
Release : 1971
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Author : Dorys Crow Grover
Publisher : Page Publishing Inc
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 23,70 MB
Release : 2017-10-26
Category : History
ISBN : 1684099102
Much as men rushed to the California gold fields, a small group of proud and visionary cattlemen heard of the boundless open and free range land of Central and Southeastern Oregon in the mid-1800s and brought their herds there. Sometimes called “Cattle Kings,” or “Cattle Barons,” they ruled with painstaking vigor, occasional cruelty, and tenacity the untitled land. Thousands of their cattle and horses grazed on the boundless prairies. Four men who built cattle empires were John Devine, Peter French, Bill Hanley, and Henry Miller. One of these four barons eventually owned it all. Smaller ranchers were tolerated but bun-carrying vaqueros discouraged intruders, particularly sheep men and homesteaders. Their empires lasted until the mid-1900s, but during their time they made the era legendary in the history of the region.
Author : Gordon Morris Bakken
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 945 pages
File Size : 30,80 MB
Release : 2006-02-24
Category : History
ISBN : 1452265348
To read some sample entries, or to view the Readers Guide click on "Sample Chapters/Additional Materials" in the left column under "About This Book" Immigration from foreign countries was a small part of the peopling of the American West but an important aspect in building western infrastructure, cities, and neighborhoods. The Encyclopedia of Immigration and Migration in the American West provides much more than ethnic groups crossing the plains, landing at ports, or crossing borders; this two-volume work makes the history of the American West an important part of the American experience. Through sweeping entries, focused biographies, community histories, economic enterprise analysis, and demographic studies, this Encyclopedia presents the tapestry of the West and its population during various periods of migration. The two volumes examine the settling of the West and include coverage of movements of American Indians, African Americans, and the often-forgotten role of women in the West′s development. Key Features Represents many of the American Indian tribes and bands that constitute our native heritage in an attempt to reintegrate the significance of their migrations with those of later arrivals Examines how African Americans and countless other ethnic groups moved west for new opportunities to better their lives Looks at specific economic opportunities such as mineral exploration and the development of instant cities Provides specific entries on immigration law to give readers a sense of how immigration and migration have been involved in the public sphere Includes biographies of certain individuals who represent the ordinary, as well as extraordinary, efforts it took to populate the region Key Themes American Indians Biographies Cities and Towns Economic Change and War Ethnic and Racial Groups Immigration Laws and Policies Libraries Natural Resources Events and Laws The Way West The Encyclopedia of Immigration and Migration in the American West brings new insight on this region, stimulates research ideas, and invites scholars to raise new questions. It is a must-have reference for any academic library.
Author : Margaret Fuller
Publisher :
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 13,30 MB
Release : 1992
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN :