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Wyoming Pioneer Cattle Ranching History; Powder River Country: Johnson County War
Powder River Country: The Papers of J. Elmer Brockby Margaret Brock Hanson
Powder River Country: The Papers of J. Elmer Brock, compiled and edited by his daughter, Margaret Brock Hanson. This book is a vital primary source for historians, genealogists, and collectors of Wyoming and cattle ranching history.
J. Elmer Brock was a prominent, lifelong Wyoming rancher, president of the American National Livestock Association, and a dedicated preservationist of local lore. This extensive volume brings together his personal papers, historical articles, speeches, and correspondence, providing an authentic, first-hand look at the settlement and development of the Powder River region.
The contents offer deep coverage of essential Western history topics, including the Johnson County War, early pioneer ranching families, the struggles between cattle barons and homesteaders, and firsthand accounts of the area's geography and wildlife. It also includes fascinating details regarding the region's outlaw history, specifically stories and encounters surrounding the famous Hole-in-the-Wall gang that operated out of the nearby country. Brock's writings capture the grit, political battles, and daily realities of building a ranching empire in Wyoming from the late 1800s through the mid-20th century.
8x10" Hardcover 509 pages, 1989
Very Good Condition (dust jacket has some chips and minor tears (faux-leather covers look nicer anyway.)
Pages are clean. No loose, torn, or missing pages. Bindings firm and tight. No water damage, mustiness, or odors. No highlighting, underlining, notes, or
