Epilonian Books

Rare, out-of-print & unusual books · Since 1997

Catalog notes

Description

Montana Historical Society, Montana Heritage Series Number 13. [Published date: NO date found, circa early 1960's). "The story of the 79, XIT, John Murphy, O. C. Cato, other great ranches, cowboys and cowmen including the erudite Englishman, Moreton Frewen and his fabulous Powder River Cattle Company, Limited. Paper covers, 32 pp.

Condition & notes

In good condition. Glossy illustrated paper covers have light to moderate age spotting to covers and light bumping and creasing to edges and corners. Binding tight (staple bound). Interior pages lightly aged but otherwise clean and unmarked. NOT Ex-library. NO remainder marks. Black and white illustrations. Contents include: The Picture Story of Montana Cowby life. Focus on . . . the Rawhide Northern Rangeland; Prelude to the Last Roundup; The Dying Days of the Great 79 by George T. Armitage; Moreton Frewen : Cattle King With Monocle by Ernest M. Richardson; Texas' Largest Range - - In Montana by Joe B. Frantz : The little-known story of the Treasure State Operations of the Gigantic XIT Spread and the Hardy men who trailed its cattle northward.