Los Mestenos, Spanish Ranching In Texas 1721-1821.

JACK JACKSON

Publication: Texas A & M University Press, 1986, College Station

First edition. 8vo. Cloth, titles and decoration stamped in gilt on the front cover and spine, xx [2], 704 pp. preface, introduction, illustrated, maps, appendices, bibliography, index. A massive study that "chronicles in great detail the hundred years of Spanish ranching that came before Mexico, and subsequently Texas, gained independence. [Jackson] shows the feral increase of the early herds, the conflicts over ownership of the mestenos, the emergence of the Spanish dynasties, and the attempts of the colonial governments to regulate the industry." He also shows how Anglo cattlemen adapted to the hispanic culture of cattle raising. The author chronicles in much detail the development of Spanish ranching in Texas. A thoroughly researched work about this little-known facet of Texas history and the western cattle industry. A must for any range collection. Former owner's stamp and partial small label removal from the front free fly leaf, else a fine bright copy in dust jacket.

Inventory Number: 52289