Legendary Ranches: The Horses, History And Traditions Of North America's Great Contemporary Ranches

by Guy de de Galard, Holly Endersby, Kathy McCraine

Over a dozen traditional ranches are profiled, highlighting their history and impact on North America and its cattle and horse culture. Selected ranches from every part of the continent offer a wide representation of the ranching industry. Each chapter captures the spirit of the ranch, covering history, traditions, lifestyle, livestock practices and the human personalities who founded the outfit and those who guide it today. The collection abounds with interesting stories of how the ranches survived and thrive in a modern era, staying true to their roots and preserving the “cowboy way.”

263 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2008