A factual history of Nebraska's cattle industry from the earliest days of road ranches and trail herds.
From the disapearance of the Indian and buffalo, the Oregon Trail and ox team travel - then moves into trail herd entry into the state and establishment of "cowtowns." Fantastic cattle speculations, price depressions and terrible winters epitomize an important phase.

The coming of the railroad, adoption of cattle branding as a deterrent to thievery, the establishment of cattle feeding, improved marketing and packing facilities are all keys to the success of the cattle industry in Nebraska.

This book is filled wth historic Nebraska photos of early ranchers, ranches, sod homes, log homes, cattle, Nebraska Stock Growers, Tri-State Old Time Cowboys Association photos and many more.