Historic Sketches of the Cattle Trade of the West and Southwest

Arts & Photography

McCoy, Joseph G.

Photography & Video

University Of Nebraska Press

This covers such diverse aspects as Texas fever, banking, railroad building, meat packing, cattle breeding and the pros and cons of open range system. From the 1940 reprint edited by Ralph Bieber.

Bieber, Ralph

Univ of Nebraska Pr

Great historical book about cattle trade!

Historic sketches of the cattle trade of the West and Southwest (The Southwest historical series, 8)

Porcupine Press

Joseph G. McCoy was a cattle rancher who forged a career spanning decades in the westerly frontiers of North America. This book contains Joseph's recollections of his career and major events in his life.The life of a livestock trader and herder in the nineteenth century was not easy; dangers abounded in lands which were newly charted. Organizing an efficient and profitable business in such conditions was no easy feat; ranchers had to be physically tough and determined, as well as capable with overseeing and operating a farm. The frequent threat of cattle theft - a common occurrence in the frontier lands - meant security was an added concern.We also receive a history of Kansas, whereby we learn of the state's steady development. The growth of the population, the establishment of banks and storefronts, and the arrival of the railroads were all landmarks of progress in McCoy's home state.

Historic Sketches of the Cattle Trade: of the West and Southwest (Hardcover)

Biographies & Memoirs

Historical

lulu.com

Joseph McCoy (1837-1915) was a 19th century cattle baron. In the 1860's, cattle ranchers in Texas were facing difficulties getting their Longhorn cattle to market. Kansas homesteaders objected to the cattle crossing their land because the cattle might carry ticks which could spread a disease called Texas Fever fatal to some types of cattle. McCoy expected that the railroads companies were interested in expanding their freight operations and he saw this as a good business opportunity. He built a hotel, stockyard, office and bank in a little village along the Union Pacific. This village became known as Abilene, Kansas - one of the first cow towns. His plan was for cattle to be driven to Abilene from Texas and taken from there by rail to bigger cities in The Midwest and The East. He was also the author of Historic Sketches of the Cattle Trade of the West and Southwest (1874).

Business & Money

Industries

Dodo Pr

Joseph McCoy (1837-1915) was a a cattle baron who was influential in shaping the cattle industry in 19th century. This is a memoir of sorts that serves as a good contemporary history of the era.

History

Americas

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