Mel: The Story of Melvin Nation, a Cowboy and Cattleman of Western Nebraska

By Moni Hourt

Book Overview

The story of Melvin Nation encompasses a lifetime in rural western Nebraska, first, the child raised on a section of homestead land, then as a ranch-hand, and rancher. It's a story of rodeo and cattle drives, and the pleasure of riding a horse into the sunrise. It's a story of agriculture, its ups and downs, its hardships and its successes. It's also a story of starting over again with courage and determination.

Above all, Melvin Nation's story explores the life of a family who lives on the land they believe in.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1945505079
• ISBN13: 9781945505072
• Release Date: June 2025
• Publisher: T S Publications
• Length: 404 Pages
• Weight: 2.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 8.0" x 10.0"