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The Decline of Branded Cattle Marks and the Old West
A discussion of cattle branding's history from open ranges to fenced ranges, the rise of brand insignia across states, and a Texas doctor’s chemical method that could end hot branding. It includes the cultural lore around brands such as Four Sixes and Maverick and notes vast brand inventories in Montana Texas and Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Amarillo
United States
West
North Dakota
Montana
Iteg
Texas Cattle Raisers’ Association
Colorado
Philip Ashton Rollins
Stéphen F. Austin
B. Burnett
A. H
Shanghai) Pierce
Matagora County
Gulf
Rio Grande
Shanghai Pierce
Capitol Land Syndicate
Austin
C. C. Slaughter
Goodnight
Goodnnight Ranch
Maverick
Webster
Samuel A. Maverick
Yale College
Texas Independence
Congress of the Republic of Texas
Matagorda Bay