The Chisholm Trail: A History of the World's Greatest Cattle Trail Together with a Description of the Persons, a Narrative of the Events, and Reminiscences Associated with the Same
by Sam P. Ridings
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Medford, OK: Grant County Historical Society , 1975 Grant County Historical Society, Medford, OK. 1975. Hardcover. Bicentennial Edition. A reprint of the 1936 copy by Co-Operative Publishing Company of Guthrie, OK. Book is tight, square, and unmarked. Book Condition: Fine. No DJ. Dark brown cloth boards and spine with gilt lettering on the spine and front board with cowboy scene on the front board. 591 pp 8vo.This book provides a detailed account of the Chisholm Trail, which was one of the most important routes for cattle drives in the late 19th century. The trail stretched from Texas to Kansas, and was used to transport cattle from ranches in Texas to markets in the north. The book covers the history of the trail, including its origins, its importance to the cattle industry, and the challenges faced by those who traveled it. It also delves into the lives of the cowboys who drove the cattle and the towns that grew up along the way. Ridings provides a wealth of information about the Chisholm Trail, including its impact on the economy of the United States, the role it played in the development of the west, and the cultural significance of the trail. The book is well-researched and includes a variety of primary sources, such as diaries, letters, and newspaper articles, to provide a vivid picture of life on the trail. Overall, The Chisholm Trail: A History of the World's Greatest Cattle Trail is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in the history of the American west, the cattle industry, or the lives of cowboys. A clean very presentable copy.
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- Walnut Valley Books/Books by White (US)
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- Title
- The Chisholm Trail: A History of the World's Greatest Cattle Trail Together with a Description of the Persons, a Narrative of the Events, and Reminiscences Associated with the Same
- Author
- Sam P. Ridings
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Reprint Edition
- Publisher
- Grant County Historical Society
- Place of Publication
- Medford, OK
- Date Published
- 1975
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾
- Keywords
- Chisholm Trail, Caldwell Kansas, Jesse Chisholm, John Chisum, Charles Goodnight, Cattle, Cattle Herds, Beef Industry, Cattle Trails, Abilene Kansas, Wichita Kansas, saloons, gambling, prostitution, Indian Raids, lawlessness,
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