Texas Trail To Dodge City: An Epic Of The Early Cattle Drives (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163815205)

Texas Trail to Dodge City: An Epic of the Early Cattle Drives is a historical account of the cattle drives that took place in the late 1800s from Texas to Dodge City, Kansas. The book, written by Earl A. Swessinger, follows the journey of a group of cowboys as they drive a herd of cattle across the rugged terrain of the western frontier. The story is set against the backdrop of a changing America, where the expansion of railroads and the rise of industrialization are threatening the traditional way of life of the cowboy. Swessinger's vivid descriptions bring to life the harsh realities of life on the trail, including the dangers of stampedes, hostile Native American tribes, and the extreme weather conditions. The book also explores the relationships between the cowboys, who come from all walks of life, and the challenges they face as they work together to complete their mission.Texas Trail to Dodge City is a tribute to the courage and determination of the men who helped shape the American West. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the cattle drives and the cowboy way of life.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: Earl A. Swessinger
ISBN-10: 1163815209
ISBN-13: 9781163815205
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 256
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.76lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.54d