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# Cattle Kingdom: The Hidden History of the Cowboy West Paperback – Illustrated, June 5, 2018

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## Customer Reviews

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    Well written and enjoyable
  

*by W***Y on Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2017*

Excellent book written from the perspective of a business person! Rather than concentrate exclusively on the typical Western themes (how hard it was, the danger, push for expansion, etc) the author writes about the cattle barons who were doing business at the same time as the railroad tycoons and other captains of industry in the late 19th century. Fascinating stories about the regular cowpunchers, investors in Great Britain who provided a lot of the capital for the cattle industry (I wasn't aware of that) and how a simple thing like barbed wire changed the way this country looks and operates in the West. Highly recommended to those interested in the old West but not just looking for simple stories about cowboys.

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    PHENOMENAL! PERIOD!
  

*by B***L on Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2017*

I have read extensively about the history of the American West. It's a book like Cattle Kingdom that excites me about the fact that the myths that oftentimes inhabit our historical understanding  - can and will be displaced - and rewritten - when exquisitely talented authors like Christopher Knowlton take the reins.The depth and breadth of the research that this work contains supports the authors thesis - confirming that history is subject to unearthing new and yet unrevealed discoveries - that can provide the sinew for a new understanding. Knowlton unequivocally demonstrates this unique  journalistic talent. Knowlton's prose and storytelling ability are hypnotic and mesmerizing.This is distinctly not a story that requires a preference for tales about the American West. The manner in which Knowlton weaves his story - and brings life to the characters and context - will draw readers who simply desire a really, really GREAT book.I must admit I had some reluctance deciding whether or not to purchase this volume. I overcame that and am really glad I did.Many aspects of this book will bring tears to your eyes, ripping your heart apart. You'll get angry and disgusted. The drama that Knowlton brings to life is addictive...it's a page turning pleasure. The decimation of the Bison herds had me smelling the carnage that Knowlton described.For those with an affinity for garnering a better understanding of the American cowboy, the influences in the development of the American West, the cattle industry, the origins of the nature of land ownership in the Western U.S. psyche, the influence of capital in the development of the American West, the beef industry, conservation, wildlife management - and - again - those who desire to be immersed in a truly fascinating true tale - well - this book is for you.I honestly can't imagine anyone selecting this book to devour and not coming away completely satisfied about their decision.Frankly, I urge you to select Christopher Knowlton as your guide to the hidden history of the cowboy West. You'll be delighted you did.Trust me...believe me...A PHENOMENAL BOOK!!!YEEHAW!!!

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    "New kind of history"
  

*by M***N on Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2017*

Couldn't put this book down. Tells the story of Americas first real nationwide industry & how it revolutionized America through the beef industry by new innovations such as refrigerated cattle cars & mass assembly line techniques that were developed 20 years before Henry Ford.Kills a few eternal myths as well such as: Most cowboys carried guns & favored gun play, in fact most didn't carry guns & if they did they usually didn't carry them in to town in order to avoid trouble! Or,: There was actually little warfare between "Cowboys & Indians" as most native Americans were confined to reservations by the time the Beef Industry really kicked in to high gear.This book also goes in to some detail about the 1902 book "The Virginian" & how that one book has influenced most Americans idea of the Old West.Truly a "different" kind of history book.

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