Report in Regard to the Range and Ranch Cattle Business of the United States: May 16, 1885 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Joseph Nimmo

 
9780266191285: Report in Regard to the Range and Ranch Cattle Business of the United States: May 16, 1885 (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

A detailed government report on the range and ranch cattle business in the United States, with a focus on Texas, the western and northwestern ranges, and the factors that shape grazing and movement of cattle.

It covers climate, infrastructure, laws, and economic and strategic dimensions of the industry.

This edition outlines the scope of the industry, its historical development, and the practical issues that influence production, trade, and policy. It also surveys related topics such as cattle shipping, quarantine rules, and the cross‑border context in Mexico, Canada, and Europe.
  • Scope and geography of range and ranch cattle areas in the United States
  • Climate, rainfall, and how weather patterns affect grazing and profitability
  • The cattle trail, rail movement, and quarantine measures to manage disease
  • Commercial aspects, including shipments, markets, and international perspectives
Ideal for readers of American agricultural history, policy analysis, and 19th‑century economic development.

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