The Xit Ranch Of Texas And The Early Days Of The Llano Estacado
Haley, J. Evetts
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Lakeside Press. 1929. 1st. 261 pgs. Presentation copy to Ben Pingenot by J. Evetts Haley. Frontis, 64 illus., maps. Reese 54 "A foundation work on ranching and an important ranch history." Graff #1718; Howes H39; Campbell #41; Adams Six #894; 44 x 44 #20; Merrill p. 19; Adams #969 "One of the best books about a Texas ranch. Because of a lawsuit most of the edition was recalled and suppressed making it one of the rarest and most sought after books on cattle." Robinson p.9 "The book won immediate acclaim for its epic account of a ranching operation and for its vivid portrayal of the colorful region in which it was located."