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This text contains a detailed guide to cattle-growing, sheep-farming, horse-raising, and dairying on the plains of the American West, originally published in 1881. A fascinating and authentic insight into ranching in the American West, this text will be of much value to those interested in this chapter of America's history and the development of cattle farming, and it is not to be missed by discerning collectors of such literature. The chapters of this book include: 'The Land to the West of Us', 'Great Lands and Great Owners', 'Estimated Fortunes', 'The Money to be Made', 'Millions in Beef',...