XIT Buck by C.E. MacConnell The University of Arizona Press 1968 ★SIGNED★
Title: XIT Buck - The personal recollections of a fast-moving and fascinating boyhood
Author: C.E. MacConnell
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: The University of Arizona Press 1968
Size: 5.25 X 7.6 * 284 pages
Synopsis: AI Overview: XIT Buck: The Personal Recollections of a Fast-moving and Fascinating Boyhood by C.E. MacConnell is a memoir that recounts the author's adventurous life as a young man in the American West during the early 20th century.
The book focuses on MacConnell's experiences working on the XIT Ranch in Texas, which was one of the largest cattle operations in history. His narrative includes:
•Cowboy Life: Firsthand accounts of the daily life and duties of a cowhand, trail boss, and young man navigating the rugged landscapes of Texas and New Mexico.
•Authentic Western Adventures: A collection of genuine adventures, little-known facts, and personal anecdotes involving real historical personalities of the era.
•Early 20th Century Transition: Historical recollections of a time when the "Old West" was still very much alive, featuring the development of ranching operations before the widespread enclosure of the wild prairie.
Originally published in 1968 by the University of Arizona Press, the book is widely regarded for its authentic portrayal of the early-day cattle business and is now considered a scarce, out-of-print historical document.
Overall Condition: Acceptable reading copy: The book has obvious wear with some damage from dampness on the rear pastedown and two leaves before. It has some wear to the cover, but its integrity is intact. There is no writing in the margins or underlining and highlighting of text, and there are no missing pages or anything that would compromise the legibility or understanding of the text. See images.
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