Los Mestenos by Jack Jackson

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Chronicles the hundred years of Spanish ranching that came before Mexico, and subsequently Texas, gained independence. From the introduction of livestock into the province by various early entradas (expeditions), to the first big roundup in 1787, and beyond, this book traces the development of the range and of cattle working.

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Los Mestenos by Jack Jackson

Chronicles the hundred years of Spanish ranching that came before Mexico, and subsequently Texas, gained independence. From the introduction of livestock into the province by various early entradas (expeditions), to the first big roundup in 1787, and beyond, this book traces the development of the range and of cattle working.
Any student of eighteenth-century Texas cannot overlook this book, given its wealth of material- Journal of Southern History
JACK JACKSON, a freelance writer and illustrator in Austin, grew up on one of the historic South Texas ranches. His recent award-winning books include Indian Agent: Peter Ellis Bean in Mexican Texas and Almonte's Texas.
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ISBN 13 9781585445585
ISBN 10 1585445584
Title Los Mestenos
Author Jack Jackson
Series Centennial Series Of The Association Of Former Students Texas A And M University
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Texas A & M University Press
Year published 2006-08-30
Number of pages 728
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.