6,000 Miles Of Fence: Life On The XIT Ranch Of Texas (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258319205)

""6,000 Miles of Fence: Life on the XIT Ranch of Texas"" is a memoir written by Cordia Sloan Duke, detailing her experiences living and working on the famous XIT Ranch in Texas during the early 20th century. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the daily life of a rancher during this time period, including the challenges of managing a massive cattle operation, the hardships of living in a remote and unforgiving landscape, and the complex social dynamics of a ranching community. Duke's writing is vivid and engaging, bringing to life the sights, sounds, and smells of the Texas plains and the people who call it home. Whether you're a fan of Western history or simply enjoy a good memoir, ""6,000 Miles of Fence"" is a must-read.The M. K. Brown Range Life Series, No. 1.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Cordia Sloan Duke, Joe Bertram Frantz
ISBN-10: 1258319209
ISBN-13: 9781258319205
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 05/05/2012
Pages: 286
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.21lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d