Loyal to the Land: The Legendary Parker Ranch, 750-1950

Bergin, Billy

ISBN 10: 0824826922 / ISBN 13: 9780824826925

Published by Univ of Hawaii Pr, 2003

In this sweeping history of one of the United States' largest working ranches, the Big Island of Hawaii's Parker Ranch, Bergin discusses the important Hispanic vaquero roots of ranching in Hawaii. He then goes on to relate the histories of the five foundation families and their contributions. Num Pages: 368 pages, 250 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1MKPH; 3JF; 3JH; 3JJ; HBTB; TVH; WTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 207 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1089. . 2003. Hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Seller Inventory # V9780824826925

Synopsis:

Loyal to the Land is a sweeping history of one of the United States' largest working ranches, the Big Island of Hawai'i's Parker Ranch. In this wide-ranging and insightful book, illustrated with more than 250 historical photos, Dr. Billy Bergin first discusses the important Hispanic vaquero roots of ranching in Hawai'i. He then relates the histories of the five foundation families, providing information on key members who contributed to the Ranch's success. The balance of the book examines every aspect of Parker Ranch development: management, labor, improvements and diversification of livestock, veterinary and animal care programs, and the Ranch's role and influence on the Big Island and the state.

About the Author: Born and raised on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi, Dr. Billy Bergin spent more than seven decades working in the ranching industry, first as a ranch hand and later as a veterinarian. He is the author of six books on the history of ranching in Hawaiʻi.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Loyal to the Land: The Legendary Parker ...
Publisher: Univ of Hawaii Pr
Publication Date: 2003
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: New