Wyoming's Historic Ranches (Images of America)

Wyoming's Historic Ranches (Images of America)

Wyoming is so closely identified with ranching that it is often known as â€œthe Cowboy State.â€ The prosperity associated with the cattle industry drew wealthy investors to Wyoming Territory in the 1870s and early 1880s. They stocked the range with thousands of cows and made considerable fortunes until the harsh winter of 1886â€“1887, when the cattle market collapsed. Many of those early ranchers left Wyoming, which opened the door for the establishment of what would become a huge sheep business. During the 1890s and the early decades of the 20th century, the various Homestead Acts drew others to Wyoming in search of a brighter future. As most of Wyomingâ€™s land was suited for grazing, not farming, smaller ranches began to play a more important role in the stateâ€™s growth. Wyomingâ€™s Historic Ranches provides a rare glimpse of the cattle baron ranches as well as the more modest operations that are tucked away along remote valleys and streams, not visible to the average visitor or resident of the state.
Country USA
Brand Arcadia Publishing
Manufacturer Arcadia Publishing
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber , black & white illustrations
ReleaseDate 2014-10-20
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781467131490

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