Buckaroos and Mud Pups: The Early Days of Ranching in British ColumbiaRemarkable cattle drives, famous ranches and legendary characters are at the heart of Ken Mather's account of the early days of ranching in British Columbia. These are stories about drovers, ranchers, cowboys and "mud pups" (the remittance men of the ranching industry). You'll meet such people as
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Contents
Acknowledgements | 7 |
The Ranchers | 51 |
The Rise of the Cowboy | 103 |
The Open Range Era | 133 |
The Changing Face of Ranching | 169 |
Endnotes | 207 |
Photo Credits | 221 |
Other editions - View all
Buckaroos and Mud Pups: The Early Days of Ranching in British Columbia Ken Mather Limited preview - 2011 |
Buckaroos and Mud Pups: The Early Days of Ranching in British Columbia Ken Mather No preview available - 2006 |
Common terms and phrases
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