9781333849764 - Western Grazing Grounds and Forest Ranges: A History of the Live-Stock Industry as Conducted on the Open Ranges of the Arid West, With Particular ... in the Nationa... (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a foundation in range management practices as they relate to the establishment and maintenance of healthy grazing lands. Topics covered include: livestock handling, poisonous plants, diseases and insect pests, saddle horses, and equipment for range work. The author, a former range manager with decades of experience, synthesizes the wisdom of generations of range land managers and incorporates scientific research to write a practical guide for both aspiring and experienced range managers. Of particular contemporary interest is the book's comprehensive treatment of regulated grazing on public lands and the history of conflicts between cattlemen and sheepherders in the late 19th century. The book is a rich guide that will be of great value to anyone interested in the history, management, and preservation of rangelands in the United States. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.