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The King Ranch [Book]Description
“from the first transaction onward, Chas. Stillman evinced a pushing eagerness in life & the making of money.
The King Ranch
Tom Lea
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… the hustler in the wilderness.”Context
This two-volume history The King Ranch (1957) was considered by some scholars to be the greatest ranching history ever written. Lea wrote.
Author and artist historian Tom Lea weaves through the myths and legends surrounding the origins of King Ranch to capture the first hundred years of its history in this extensive two-volume book set. Told through a historian’s lens, the book captivates with its true story of how the Birthplace of American Ranching came to be and the iconic figures essential to its creation. Lea’s vivid and evocative descriptions bring King Ranch to life, and his stunning illustrations capture the beauty and majesty of the ranch throughout its past. “The King Ranch” is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American ranching as well as those who simply appreciate rich storytelling and beautiful art.