Describes in text and illustrations the development of large ranches in the western plains, the impact of these establishments on the economy of the area, their organization, and some famous ranches and their owners.
Content Note
Life carved out of the plains -- Battling the odds and the elements -- Wave of woollybacks -- War over land and water -- Bluebloods and big money in the Badlands -- "Behold our ditches!" -- Bibliography -- Index.