Describes the hundred years of Texas cattle ranching before Mexico and Texas gained independence, as well as background starting with the introduction of livest

The essays collected in this volume were first presented at the international and interdisciplinary conference on the Graphic Novel hosted by the Institute for

The only successful European impresarios in mid-nineteenth century Mexican Texas--men authorized to bring immigrants to settle the vast spaces of Mexico's north

How cowboys and longhorns came to Texas -- How the cattle market boomed and busted -- How to organize the largest, longest cattle drive ever -- How Kansas survi