The Espuela Land And Cattle Company. A Study Of A Foreign-Owned Ranch In Texas

WILLIAM CURRY HOLDEN

Publication: Texas State Historical Assn, 1970, Austin

First edition. 8vo. Pictorial cloth, map of Spur Ranch Country 1878-1884 on end sheets, xv, (7), 268 pp., foreword, preface, epilogue, appendices, bibliography, index. History of Texas' Spur Ranch and its London-based owners, the Espuela Land and Cattle Company. It covers topics including the founding of the ranch, its environs, expenses, personnel, conflicts with native peoples and neighbors, and life on the range. As with all of Holden's books, well-written and highly informative. Fine in clear dust jacket, as issued.