Cattle Drives and Calamities: The Cowboy's Real Story

A comprehensive look at the cattle industry that drove the Western economy. Chapters cover the origins of the great cattle drives, life on the trail, the legendary trails that moved herds from Texas to railheads, and the economics behind the business.

Few industries shaped the American West like cattle ranching. The great drives were feats of logistics and endurance that fed a growing nation and created the iconic figure of the American cowboy.