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Tales of the Wild Horse Desert

by Colley, Betty Bailey
Additional authors: Monday, Jane Clements, -- 1941- -- Co-Author
Series: Jack and Doris Smothers series in Texas history, life, and culture ; . no. 4 Edition statement:1st ed. Published by : University of Texas Press, (Austin :) Physical details: xi, 124 p. : ill., maps ; 26 cm. ISBN:0292712413 (pbk. : alk. paper).
Subject(s): Mexican American cowboys -- Texas, South | Mexican American families -- Texas, South | Ranch life -- Texas, South | Cowboys. | Mexican Americans. | King Ranch (Tex.) | Kenedy Ranch (Tex.) | Texas, South -- Social life and customs
Year: 2001
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900 - 999 976.4 Col (Browse shelf) Available In Memory of : Harold C. Leahy 83193

Includes bibliographical references (p. [115]-119) and index.




Nicolas --
The true cowboys --
Growing up on the Wild Horse Desert --
The family was first --
How it all happened --
Round 'em up, move 'em out --
They worked with the best --
Now life is different --
Appendix 1, People interviewed by the authors or mentioned --
Appendix 2, More about the Wild Horse Desert --
Appendix 3, Selected websites --
Maps.

This book sheds new light on the bravery, dedication, talents, and lifestyles of the vacqueros of the King and Kenedy Ranches.

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