Texas Ranch (25 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Spiral Bound Stiffcover. Condition: Good. Light corner wear and maybe some light cover marks or shelf wear. Ex-private Collection.

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. Clean and unmarked, neatly printed gift inscription on inside of front cover, ring binding inside soft covers.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardback or Cased Book. Condition: New. Trademarked Advertised Merchandise; a History of the Work Done Personally Among the Merchants of the Southwest, in the Interest of Trademarked-adverti. Book.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. First Thus. Original issue. 4to pictorial wraps. 88pp. Illus. Ads. Published in Dalhart, Texas. The XIT was once considered (around 1886) the largest ranch in the world, and it was fenced. The land was acquired by a Chicago syndicate in exchange for paying for the new Texas State Capitol building. The ranch, composed of 10 units, lay along the western border of the Texas Panhandle shared with New Mexico and the western end of the Oklahoma Panhandle. Its fame and history was written by J. Evetts Haley. Good copy, actually vg. Wonderful short pieces biographical and otherwise, photos of old ranchers and cowboys, and great regional/local ads.

Condition: Fine. First edition first printing hardcover limited to 500 copies unnumbered Fine in white buckram with black print.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Tall, 8vo. 54 pages. Limited edition, 82/1500. Crease in cover, light stain, else good condition. A series of essays on the subject. Illustrated with black and white photos. (F2).

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This insightful book delves into the origins and evolution of the Social Center movement in the Southwestern United States. The author explores the social, economic, and political factors that led to the establishment of community gathering places, primarily in public school buildings, to foster civic engagement, social interaction, and educational opportunities. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the movement's impact on rural and urban communities, highlighting its role in promoting community development, addressing social issues, and enriching the lives of citizens. Through a rich historical narrative and case studies, the author sheds light on the significance of the Social Center movement as a catalyst for social change and progress in the Southwest. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This field guide assists merchants in understanding how cooperation between themselves, the advertising industry, and farmers can foster local wealth and reduce reliance on commerce from distant markets. The author, a prominent figure in the development of Texan agriculture, offers arguments for supporting local businesses over mail-order and big-city commercial enterprises. By prioritizing trademarked, advertised products in their inventory, merchants can tap into the national demand for quality goods, offering their customers the same advantages as their metropolitan competitors while strengthening their local economy. The author emphasizes the fundamental principles of community cooperation and the benefits of supporting local ventures for the well-being of the entire community. This book offers a valuable perspective on the interconnectedness of local commerce and the prosperity of rural communities. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Condition: Fine. First edition first printing LIMITED TO 70 COPIES hardcover this number 40 Fine in creme cloth and maroon quarter leather spine with gilt print in fine cloth slipcase includes article detailing the finish of the problems hinted at in the epilogue see also Graham Kings of Texas case.

ring_bound. Condition: Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!

Unknown. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Document awarded to former New Mexico Senator, Carl Hatch. Signed by Chris P. Fox, Sheriff of El Paso and important western polical figure. "Los Rancheros El Paso Texas: At the Western Tip of the Star State. To all whom it may concern: Greeting: Know ye that Carl Hatch Has appeared before us, the undersigned, duly examined and found worthy of this certificate and shall henceforth be known as Honorary Cow Waddy. (An Organization for the Perpetuation of Western Atmosphere thru-out Wst Texas & Southern New Mexico. Romantic, Historic & Scenic Wonderland in the Southwest Sunshine)".

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1912 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 40 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 40 Texas farm and ranch publishing company, Dallas.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1912 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set and contains approximately 42 pages. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1912 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 147 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 147.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1912 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 146 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 146 Language: English.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1912. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 146, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 146 146.

Central Texas, circa 1970s. Archive of 159 color snapshot photographs, each measuring approximately 3.5 x 5 inches, documenting oil extraction sites, ranch operations, agricultural land, and the laborers who worked them. The photographs are unified by warm, slightly hazy color tones characteristic of 1970s consumer color film and collectively present a sustained vernacular record of rural working life. The landscape-dry grasslands, rolling hills, mesquite and oak trees-strongly situates the archive within Central Texas, where oil production and ranching existed in close physical and economic proximity. A substantial portion of the archive focuses on oilfield labor and infrastructure, with approximately 28 photographs depicting active wells, service trucks, drainage systems, and crews of roughnecks at work. These images emphasize manual labor, industrial machinery, and the physical demands of extraction work, capturing workers on-site amid drilling equipment and earthen terrain. One worker is identifiable by Dowell-branded coveralls, referencing Dowell Inc., a major oilfield services company active during the mid-20th century through the 1980s, situating the images firmly within the period of postwar American energy expansion. Around 30 photographs document bulldozers excavating a large pit adjacent to the oil site, likely used for wastewater runoff or crude containment, offering rare visual insight into the environmental and infrastructural footprint of small-scale oil operations. Interwoven with the industrial imagery is an equally detailed portrayal of ranch life and land ownership, centered on a local rancher whose property hosted the well. He appears repeatedly in the photographs, identifiable by his cowboy hat and snap-button shirt, photographed alongside cattle, grazing land, and fencing projects. Several images show welders constructing or repairing fences and young men stringing wire along newly built fence lines, highlighting the skilled and unskilled labor required to maintain rural property. The archive also includes moments of personal and regional culture, most notably a photograph of an elderly man holding a sixteen-gauge shotgun in one hand and three dead waterfowl in the other, inscribed on the verso "The old man and the sweet sixteen." This image, like many others in the archive, collapses labor, masculinity, land use, and subsistence into a single frame, underscoring the lived realities of rural Texas life during the late 20th century. Taken together, the photographs form a vivid visual record of working-class identity, land use, and extractive industry at a moment when oil, agriculture, and ranching defined both the economy and culture of the region. Condition: Overall very good. Photographs remain clean and vibrant with consistent color saturation. Minor handling wear and light edge wear present, typical of snapshot photography. No significant creasing or damage noted. Overall Very Good. Signed.

Press photograph archive, 1935-1978, documenting the transformation of ranching in Texas across the twentieth century, with emphasis on livestock management, environmental conditions, and shifting labor systems. The images include scenes of cattle herding, bison and cattle enclosed together, and ranch operations at varying scales, alongside evidence of severe weather events such as a 1935 blizzard that resulted in widespread cattle loss, described in a contemporary caption noting that "thousands of cattle on range.were drowned and frozen to death." Later photographs show organized slaughter preparation in 1943 and additional ranch activity reflecting increased coordination and oversight. The archive also records changes in labor practices, including the use of prison labor and migrant farm workers, with one image depicting a woman caring for a child while working in a field environment, and another showing pipeline intersections used as navigational routes by migrant laborers in Duval County. Together, the photographs provide visual documentation of the transition from nineteenth-century open-range practices to more industrialized and labor-dependent systems shaped by economic pressures and environmental challenges. Archive of 10 black and white press photographs, dated between 1935 and 1978, measuring approximately 9 x 7 inches to 8 x 10 inches. The photographs were produced for editorial use and include captions on the versos providing context for events, locations, and subjects depicted. Images include ranch landscapes, livestock management scenes, and labor environments, with geographic references to Texas ranches including areas such as Duval County. The archive reflects a range of subjects including cattle, bison, ranch workers, and agricultural laborers, as well as infrastructural elements such as fencing and pipelines. Ten photographs with light handling wear and minor surface marks consistent with press use; overall very good condition. A focused visual record of the evolution of Texas ranching, documenting environmental events, labor practices, and the changing structure of agricultural production across the mid-twentieth century.