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A hundred years of horse tracks: The story of the Gray Ranch,Used
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...A Hundred Years of Horse Tracks tells the story of the long life of one of the most famous of the big outfits, the Diamond A, located mostly in Hidalgo and Grant Counties in the southwestern corner of New Mexico. From open range days in 1880, through the disasters of dry weather, overstocking, and low cattle prices, and on through the ups and downs of now nearly the entire twentieth century, Michael Gray's old ranch has survived the years as a very handsome piece of land. Rimmed by the Peloncillo and Guadalupe Mountains on the west, the Hatchet Mountains on the east, and by the Mexican Border to the south., the Diamond A better known today simply as 'Gray Ranch' centers around the Animas Mountains of New Mexico's famous 'Bootheel.' Recently, the Nature Conservancy purchased the Ranch, then sold it to the Animas Foundation. The Animas Foundation operates the property today as a cattle ranch and as a magnificent natural area for biological studies.Since few written records of the operations of the Diamond A have survived, George Hilliard has depended upon interviews for much of his information. He is to be thanked for preserving the best of the memories of many oldtime men and women of the Bootheel and for collecting a gathering of cherished photographs. Himself a retired cattleman who knows these people instinctively, George is a listener to whom the cowpeople have talked freely about the ranching life as they might talk to a neighbor.George's writing is like his talk. The phrasing and the lore of the range are the fiber of his prose. Having spent much of his working life managing ranches, he switches now in A Hundred Years of Horse Tracks to writing lively narrative remarkably well. Revealing the voice and the confidence of an oldtime cattleman telling the story to a circle of his kind, he captures the character of range people and the nub of ranch life in the Bootheel as it was lived for well over one hundred years. It is a privilege to read his book, to be for an evening a member of the cowman's circle, and to hear firsthand the story of one of New Mexico's largest, oldest, and most forwardlooking ranches.David RemleySilver City, New Mexico
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main subject of 'A Hundred Years of Horse Tracks'? A: 'A Hundred Years of Horse Tracks' details the history of the Diamond A Ranch, focusing on its survival through various challenges over a century in New Mexico.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is written by George Hilliard, a retired cattleman with extensive experience in ranching.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'A Hundred Years of Horse Tracks' contain? A: The book contains 180 pages.
- Q: When was this book published? A: 'A Hundred Years of Horse Tracks' was published on January 1, 1998.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This listing is for the 2nd edition of the book.
- Q: Is there any special significance to the Diamond A Ranch? A: Yes, the Diamond A Ranch is significant for its rich history and its role in preserving ranching culture in New Mexico.
- Q: What type of reader would enjoy this book? A: Readers interested in ranching history, New Mexico culture, and personal narratives from cattlemen would find this book particularly engaging.
- Q: Are there any photographs included in the book? A: Yes, the book includes a collection of cherished photographs that enhance the storytelling.