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Book Synopsis
This book tells the stories of the vaqueros of the Wild Horse Desert for fourth- through eighth-grade students.

Trade Review
"Tales of the Wild Horse Desert is a delight to read, as it sheds new light on the bravery, dedication, talents, and lifestyles of the vaqueros of the King and Kenedy Ranches. The vaqueros and their families played a critical role in the development of ranching in Texas, and I am very pleased that others can now enjoy and learn from their stories and adventures as I did while growing up in Kingsville." - Carlos F. Truan, Dean of the Texas Senate

Table of Contents
  • Nicolas
  • 1. The True Cowboys
  • 2. Growing Up on the Wild Horse Desert
  • 3. The Family Was First
  • 4. How It All Happened
  • 5. Round 'Em Up, Move 'Em Out
  • 6. They Worked with the Best
  • 7. Now Life Is Different
  • Appendix 1. People Interviewed by the Authors or Mentioned in the Book
  • Appendix 2. More about the Wild Horse Desert
  • Suggested Activities
  • Range and Camp House Recipes
  • Glossary
  • Bibliography
  • Some Related Websites
  • Index

Tales of the Wild Horse Desert

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    A Paperback / softback by Betty Bailey Colley, Jane Clements Monday

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      Publisher: University of Texas Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 01/11/2001
      ISBN13: 9780292712416, 978-0292712416
      ISBN10: 0292712413

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This book tells the stories of the vaqueros of the Wild Horse Desert for fourth- through eighth-grade students.

      Trade Review
      "Tales of the Wild Horse Desert is a delight to read, as it sheds new light on the bravery, dedication, talents, and lifestyles of the vaqueros of the King and Kenedy Ranches. The vaqueros and their families played a critical role in the development of ranching in Texas, and I am very pleased that others can now enjoy and learn from their stories and adventures as I did while growing up in Kingsville." - Carlos F. Truan, Dean of the Texas Senate

      Table of Contents
      • Nicolas
      • 1. The True Cowboys
      • 2. Growing Up on the Wild Horse Desert
      • 3. The Family Was First
      • 4. How It All Happened
      • 5. Round 'Em Up, Move 'Em Out
      • 6. They Worked with the Best
      • 7. Now Life Is Different
      • Appendix 1. People Interviewed by the Authors or Mentioned in the Book
      • Appendix 2. More about the Wild Horse Desert
      • Suggested Activities
      • Range and Camp House Recipes
      • Glossary
      • Bibliography
      • Some Related Websites
      • Index

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