Publisher's Synopsis
Ranch Life and the Hunting Trail is a memoir written by Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States. The book is a collection of stories about his experiences as a rancher and hunter in the American West during the late 1800s. It covers his time spent on the ranch in the Dakota Territory, where he learned the ways of the cowboy and developed his love for the outdoors. The book is divided into two parts. The first part, Ranch Life, describes the daily life of a cowboy and the challenges of running a ranch, including cattle rustling, branding, and herding. Roosevelt also writes about the natural beauty of the West and his encounters with wildlife such as buffalo, elk, and bears. The second part, The Hunting Trail, is a collection of hunting stories. Roosevelt writes about his expeditions in search of big game, including mountain lions, grizzly bears, and wolves. He also discusses the ethics of hunting and conservation, advocating for responsible hunting practices and the preservation of wildlife habitats. Overall, Ranch Life and the Hunting Trail is a vivid and engaging account of life in the American West during a pivotal moment in its history. It offers a unique perspective on the cowboy way of life and the importance of conservation in preserving the natural world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
