This publication was published in commemoration of the one hundredth anniversary of the drilling of the Barret well, the first in Texas, which is believed to be a truly significant event in the history of the state.

This book describes the great hunt of buffaloes from 1871-1883 for their hides as a factor in the conquest of the west. Its Introductory chapters oon the habits of the buffalo on what the animal meant to the plains Indians and on the hunting for the sport are included only as a backdrop for the dramatc action of the gatherers of the hides.

Describes, summarizes, and evaluates 233 western books, including books published since 1964, as well as older works.

In this book, Sue Flanagan focuses her camera skillfully on the three major cattle trails to capture "the lasting spell cast by a land that is different from drover days, yet the same.