Wool, Beef, and Gold: Sheep, Cattle and Mining Stories of the West (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780548449493)

Wool, Beef, And Gold: Sheep, Cattle And Mining Stories Of The West by Georgetta Clel is a collection of stories about the history and culture of the American West. The book explores the intertwined histories of sheep ranching, cattle ranching, and mining in the region, and the people who made their living from these industries. The author draws on her own experiences growing up on a sheep ranch in Wyoming, as well as extensive research into the history of the West. The stories range from the early days of sheep and cattle ranching in the 1800s to the modern era of industrial mining.Throughout the book, readers will learn about the challenges and triumphs of the people who worked in these industries, from the cowboys and sheepherders who tended the herds, to the miners who risked their lives in the search for gold and other precious minerals. The book also explores the impact of these industries on the environment and the communities that grew up around them.Wool, Beef, And Gold is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history and culture of the American West. The stories are engaging and well-researched, and the author's love for the region 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: Clel Georgetta
ISBN-10: 054844949X
ISBN-13: 9780548449493
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/12/2007
Pages: 392
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.26lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.87d