A Ranchman's Recollections: An Autobiography (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163570203)

A Ranchman's Recollections: An Autobiography is a memoir written by Frank S. Hastings, which chronicles his experiences as a rancher in the American West during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Hastings was born in Illinois in 1854 and moved to Colorado in 1875, where he began his career as a rancher. The book is divided into chapters that cover different aspects of Hastings' life on the ranch, including his experiences with cattle drives, roundups, and branding, as well as his relationships with other ranchers and Native Americans. Hastings also writes about his personal life, including his marriage and family, and his involvement in local politics and community affairs.Throughout the book, Hastings provides vivid descriptions of the landscape and wildlife of the American West, as well as the challenges and rewards of life as a rancher. He also reflects on the changes that occurred in the region during his lifetime, including the impact of the railroad and the decline of the open range.Overall, A Ranchman's Recollections offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a rancher in the American West during a time of great change and transition. Hastings' writing is engaging and informative, and his love for the land and its people shines through on every page.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: Frank S. Hastings
ISBN-10: 1163570206
ISBN-13: 9781163570203
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 276
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.27lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d