Cattle-Ranch To College: The True Tale Of A Boy's Adventures In The Far West

By Russell Doubleday

Book Overview

Cattle-Ranch To College: The True Tale Of A Boy�������s Adventures In The Far West is a memoir written by Russell Doubleday. The book chronicles the author's experiences growing up on a cattle ranch in the American West during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and his subsequent journey to college.Doubleday's childhood was spent on the family ranch, where he learned the ins and outs of ranching and cowboy life. The book provides a vivid portrayal of the daily routines and challenges faced by ranchers in the West, including herding cattle, branding, and dealing with predators such as wolves and mountain lions.As a young man, Doubleday left the ranch to attend college, which was a significant departure from his upbringing. The book describes his struggles to adapt to life in the city, including his encounters with new people and cultures. Through his experiences, Doubleday gained a new perspective on life and the world around him.Overall, Cattle-Ranch To College provides an engaging and authentic account of life in the American West during a time of great change and transition. The book offers a unique glimpse into the lives of ranchers and cowboys, as well as the challenges faced by those who seek to pursue education and a different path in life.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163721107
• ISBN13: 9781163721100
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 410 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"