Scots in the North American West, 1790-1917 (Hardback)
Szasz, Ferenc Morton
From Creaking Shelves Books, Spean Bridge, United Kingdom
AbeBooks Seller Since October 5, 1998
From Creaking Shelves Books, Spean Bridge, United Kingdom
AbeBooks Seller Since October 5, 1998
About this Item
xvi 272p some illustrations. The book and unclipped d/w are in fine unmarked probably as new condition without marks or signatures. Appears unread. A perfect collectable or presentable copy. See scans. Seller Inventory # 010787
Bibliographic Details
Title: Scots in the North American West, 1790-1917 ...
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press, USA
Publication Date: 2000
Binding: Original light brown Cloth
Condition: Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
Edition: 1st Edition
About this title
Although Scots have never been an exceptionally large immigrant group in North America, their presence to the West proved significant in a variety of arenas. In this unique and engaging new book, Ferenc Morton Szasz outlines the many contributions Scots have made to the development of the region.
This book illuminates the many Scottish explorers, traders, adventurers, ranchers, artists, photographers, and writers who helped forge what is perhaps America’s greatest cultural export–the myth of the West.
Scots trappers dominated the fur trade, often proving more loyal to clan than to trading company or nation. Relying on centuries of experience raising livestock for British markets, Scottish investors and managers became highly visible in the post-Civil War western cattle industry with thriving outfits such as the Swan Land and Cattle Company in Wyoming. They introduced new breeds to western ranching, such as the Aberdeen Angus, that remain popular today. Similarly, Scots herders dominated the western sheep industry, running herds of over 100,000 animals. Andrew Little's sheep ranch in Idaho was so famous that a letter addressed simply "Andy Little, USA" found its intended recipient. This book illuminates the many Scottish explorers, traders, adventurers, ranchers, artists, photographers, and writers who helped forge what is perhaps America's greatest cultural export -- the myth of the West.
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