Publisher's Synopsis
The Trail Drivers of Texas V2 is a historical book written by J. Marvin Hunter, first published in 1920. The book is a compilation of firsthand accounts from cowboys who worked as trail drivers in Texas during the late 19th century. The book is divided into chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of trail driving. These include the history of trail driving, the life of a cowboy on the trail, the various trails used to drive cattle, and the dangers and challenges faced by trail drivers. The book also features profiles of famous trail drivers, such as Charles Goodnight and Oliver Loving, and includes stories of famous cattle drives, such as the Chisholm Trail and the Western Trail. Throughout the book, Hunter provides a vivid and detailed description of life on the trail, including the sights, sounds, and smells of the open range. He also includes anecdotes and stories from the cowboys themselves, giving readers a firsthand glimpse into the life of a trail driver. The Trail Drivers of Texas V2 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American West, particularly the cattle industry and the role of cowboys in shaping the region.1924. Part Two of Two. These are the chronicles of the trail drivers of Texas-those rugged men and, sometimes, women who drove cattle and horses up the trails from Texas to northern markets in the late 1800s. In tales of adventure and misfortune, of drudgery and hardship and danger, the masters of the frontier vividly recall the early days of Texas and the West and the drovers who carved out the trails as their own. Gleaned from members of the Old Time Trail Drivers Association, these hundreds of real-life stories-some humorous, some chilling, some rambling, all interesting form an invaluable cornerstone to the literature, history and folklore of Texas and the West. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 1417912022.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.