Flat Top: A Story Of Modern Ranching (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258511418)

Flat Top: A Story of Modern Ranching is a book written by Walter Prescott Webb that tells the story of a modern-day rancher named Jim Flood. Flood is the owner of the Flat Top Ranch, a large cattle ranch in the American West. The book follows Flood as he manages the ranch and deals with the challenges of running a successful business in the modern world.Throughout the book, Webb explores the history of ranching in America and the changes that have taken place in the industry over the years. He also delves into the environmental and economic issues that ranchers face, including the impact of drought, government regulations, and changing consumer preferences.Despite the challenges he faces, Flood is determined to keep the Flat Top Ranch running and to pass it on to future generations. Along the way, he forms relationships with his employees, his family, and the land itself, and learns valuable lessons about the importance of hard work, perseverance, and respect for nature.Overall, Flat Top: A Story of Modern Ranching is a compelling and informative book that offers a unique perspective on the world of ranching and the people who make it their livelihood. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of the American West, as well as those who want to learn more about the challenges and rewards of modern-day ranching.This Essay First Appeared As A Series In The Cattleman, Published In Fort Worth.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: Walter Prescott Webb
ISBN-10: 125851141X
ISBN-13: 9781258511418
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 10/27/2012
Pages: 56
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.25d