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“The best all-around study of the American cowboy ever written. Every page crackles with keen analysis and vivid prose about the Old West. A must-read!” — Douglas Brinkley, author of The Wilderness Warrior: Theodore Roosevelt and the Crusade for America
The open-range cattle era lasted barely a quarter century, but it left America irrevocably changed. Cattle Kingdom reveals how the West rose and fell, and how its legacy defines us today. The tale takes us from dust-choked cattle drives to the unlikely splendors of boomtowns like Abilene, Kansas, and Cheyenne, Wyoming. We meet a diverse cast, from cowboy Teddy Blue to failed rancher and future president Teddy Roosevelt. This is a revolutionary new appraisal of the Old West and the America it made. “Knowlton writes well about all the fun stuff: trail drives, rambunctious cow towns, gunfights and range wars . . . [He] enlists all of these tropes in support of an intriguing thesis: that the romance of the Old West arose upon the swelling surface of a giant economic bubble . . . Cattle Kingdom is The Great Plains by way of The Big Short.” — Wall Street Journal
“Knowlton deftly balances close-ups and bird’s-eye views. We learn countless details . . . More important, we learn why the story played out as it did.” — New York Times Book Review
“The best one-volume history of the legendary era of the cowboy and cattle empires in thirty years.” — True West
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Are you ready to embark on a thrilling journey into the heart of the American West? Cattle Kingdom: The Hidden History of the Cowboy West is the book that will transport you back to a time when the untamed frontier echoed with the sound of thundering hooves and the spirit of adventure. This groundbreaking account by acclaimed author Douglas Brinkley will captivate your imagination and ignite a passion for the Old West unlike anything you've ever experienced before.
Step into the dusty boots of men like Teddy Blue and Teddy Roosevelt as they navigate the treacherous landscape of the open-range cattle era. From the iconic cattle drives to the boomtowns that sprung up in their wake, Cattle Kingdom paints a vivid picture of a bygone era that continues to shape our nation today. Prepare to be enthralled by the larger-than-life characters you'll encounter and the incredible tales of triumph and tragedy that unfold
Cattle Kingdom is not your average history book. It's a riveting exploration of the economic forces that drove the rise and fall of the Old West. Author Christopher Knowlton masterfully weaves together a narrative that reveals the true nature of the cowboy era, from gunfights to range wars. With his sharp analysis and compelling prose, you'll be swept up in a rollercoaster ride through a world that existed on the edge of an economic bubble.
Don't miss out on the best one-volume history of the cowboy and cattle empires in thirty years. Cattle Kingdom is your ticket to a time when legends were made, fortunes were won and lost, and the spirit of the American West burned bright. Order your copy today and discover the hidden gems of the Cowboy West that shaped our nation. Click here to grab your copy now!
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