Ranch Life, and Other Sketches
Ranch Life, and Other Sketches

Author: Michael Hendrick Fitch

Publisher: Palala Press

Published: 2016-05-23

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781358876134

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Ranch Life and Other Sketches (Expanded, Annotated)
Ranch Life and Other Sketches (Expanded, Annotated)

Author: Michael Hendrick Fitch

Publisher:

Published: 2016-11-17

Total Pages: 181

ISBN-13: 9781519055408

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After his service in the American Civil War (published in Big Byte Book's "Echoes of the Civil War as I Hear Them"), Michael Hendrick Fitch became a pioneer rancher in Colorado. He remained a prolific writer and lecturer for the rest of his life.This account of early ranching in Colorado is for all who are interested in Westward Expansion, the wild west, and a well-told anecdote of any kind. Fitch writes on a wide variety of topics including Colorado pioneers, ranching, the Civil War and its leaders, the sixth sense, and astronomy.Every memoir of the American West provides us with another view of the movement that changed the country forever.

Stick Horses and Other Stories of Ranch Life
Stick Horses and Other Stories of Ranch Life

Author: Wallace McRae

Publisher: Gibbs Smith Publishers

Published: 2009-01

Total Pages: 168

ISBN-13: 9781423605911

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STICK HORSES And Other Stories of Cowboy Life HERE ARE TRUE-LIFE STORIES about cowboys, Indians, (ranch hands, sheriffs) and the milieu of characters that populated the legendary American West. McRae tells about his heroes and also the town vagabonds who came and went through the landscape of his growing up as a ranch kid and his adult life as a third-generation Montana rancher. Both humorous and poignant, the people and events in McRae's stories portray the living Cowboy Code. Enjoyable, can't-put-it-down reading in a conversational style from one of the West's best storytellers. Don't pass this one up! McRae's cowboy poetry collection, The Cowboy Curmudgeon, has sold more than 25,000 copies. McRae was the subject of a feature article in Range magazine in summer 2008. McRae has been featured on Garrison Keillor's A Prairie Home Companion. McRae is one of the "stars" of the granddaddy of all cowboy poetry gatherings in Elko, Nevada. He was the keynote speaker for the Elko Gathering's tenth anniversary and has performed his poems across a wide range of venues from cultural exchanges in Australia, Scotland, England, and various settings in the United States. McRae's reputation in the field of writing and performing cowboy poetry is unsurpassed. His poem "Reincarnation" is the most recited of contemporary cowboy poetry. Online marketing and promotions. Print and web advertising campaign. National broadcast and print publicity. Co-op available. Wallace McRae is the recipient of A National Heritage Fellowship by the National Endowment for the Arts. He was appointed to the National Endowment for the Arts Council by President Clinton. His poems have appeared in numerous poetry anthologies. He is the author of The Cowboy Curmudgeon (Gibbs Smith). He lives in Montana.

Ranch Life
Ranch Life

Author: Michael Hendrick Fitch

Publisher:

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 315

ISBN-13:

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True Cow Tales: Literary Sketches and Stories by Farmers, Ranchers, and Dairy Princesses
True Cow Tales: Literary Sketches and Stories by Farmers, Ranchers, and Dairy Princesses

Author: C. R. Lindemer

Publisher: Dog Ear Publishing

Published: 2009-08

Total Pages: 230

ISBN-13: 1608440613

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For the love of Bessie, grab a glass of milk, pull up a comfy chair, and partake of a cow tale or two These 40 stories by farmers and ranchers in the U.S. and Canada will open your eyes to what really goes on in those pastoral scenes with Holsteins, Jerseys, and other cattle breeds. Read about a 101-year-old cowgirl, close calls with bulls, cows and cops, steer roping, cattle branding, herds escaping, and the lovely dairy princesses promoting the healthful dairy industry. Be an armchair traveler with "Miss Lait" (Miss Milk) on her 1954 trip to France, meet a cow called "Grandma," read up on milking cows with baseball players, and see how butter magically turns into the likenesses of princesses. Meet "Patty" and "Paige" - - the Mother's Day cows, follow "Ferdy" the friendly bull, and learn about "Lulu" - - on the loose. "True Cow Tales is a true joy to read. If you have an association with livestock agriculture you will enjoy these short stories and poems. These brought back many memories of growing up on our family farm. True Cow Tales ought to be a part of everyone's family library and should be shared over and over." - Ken Rahjes, Farm Broadcaster for KRVN Radio, Lexington, Nebraska "As the world is further removed from agriculture, it's increasingly important to learn more about your sources of food, fiber and fuel. True Cow Tales is a truly moo-ving tribute to the beef and dairy industries, from the joy of buying your first cow and naming her Patty - yes, Cow Patty - to the wonder of watching a cow nurse an orphaned calf to the sorrow of no longer being able to financially support your farm. This anthology vividly depicts the importance of agriculture through a collection of stories and poems about the lives of farm animals and the dedicated people who care for them." - James Henry, AgriNews Publications Executive Editor "This anthology is an interesting gathering of a wide variety of stories and reminiscences regarding acquaintances and encounters with cattle." - Heather Smith Thomas, rancher and author of Storey's Guide to Raising Beef Cattle (1998); Essential Guide to Calving (2008); Cattle Health Handbook (2009); and more than 9000 stories and articles about cattle and horses. Ever moo to a cow - - or try not to? You may love cows more than you even realized. For a laugh, check out "Cattle Sillies." Need some adventure? Then turn to "Bovine Drama." Favorite cows are the theme of a chapter by that name. For a walk down "memory lane," flip to "Bovine Wistfulness." And for something quite different, enter the world of "Dairy Princesses" and meet the beautiful young women who love cows and spend an entire year of their lives promoting the dairy industry and handing out milk and cheese samples. Cheddar anyone? Follow your "inner moo." Read these stories for old time's sake, or just come along for the ride. And don't forget to drink your milk