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Old Time Cowpoke H D Bradley On Changes And Roundups
Henry D. Bradley recalls early day cowpunchers and chuck wagon life near Brady on the Colorado River. He describes roundups, crew roles from boss to wrangler, saddle gear, and camp routines. He notes the shift by 1900 to barbed wire and railroads, cattle drives, chuck wagon provisions, and medical remedies.
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Henry D. Bradley
Colorado River
Brady
Greenhorn
Mr. Bradley
Pueblo
Colo
John B. Stetson
Bradley
Indian Territory
Navy