Kings of Texas
eBook - ePub

Kings of Texas

The 150-Year Saga of an American Ranching Empire

  1. 304 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Kings of Texas

The 150-Year Saga of an American Ranching Empire

About this book

From frontier to empire, a dynasty of Texas cattlemen clashes with history.

Kings of Texas is the sprawling saga of the larger-than-life characters who founded, built, and expanded the most famous cattle ranch in American history. Renowned Texas scholar, writer, and storyteller Don Graham weaves a compelling multigenerational family drama into the complex social history of South Texas.

Follow the Kings through generations of conflict, from the Mexican War to the Civil War, and beyond. Witness their rise from humble beginnings to the pinnacle of ranching power, facing off against rival ranchers, border bandits, and the changing tides of society. From humble frontier jacales to the sleek offices of a multinational corporation, Kings of Texas tells an unforgettable story of vision, violence, greed, loyalty, and betrayal, set on a stage as vast as the American dream.

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Key takeaways

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Insight 1

Analyze the historical forces, including Manifest Destiny and post-Mexican War expansion, that shaped the establishment and early development of major cattle operations in South Texas. Trace the initial growth of a prominent Texas cattle ranch, identifying the key individuals and environmental factors that contributed to its early success.

Insight 2

Evaluate the intergenerational conflicts, leadership transitions, and family dynamics that influenced the long-term development and expansion of a significant ranching enterprise. Examine how internal struggles and strategic decisions contributed to the evolution of a family-run operation into a powerful economic entity.

Insight 3

Assess the impact of external challenges, such as legal disputes, economic shifts, and societal changes, on the trajectory and survival of a large-scale ranching empire. Discuss how a prominent Texas ranch navigated conflicts with rival entities and adapted to evolving political and economic landscapes from the frontier era to modern corporate structures.

Information

Year
2010
Print ISBN
9780471589051
Edition
1
eBook ISBN
9781118039809

Table of contents

  1. Title Page
  2. Copyright Page
  3. Dedication
  4. Epigraph
  5. Acknowledgments
  6. Introduction
  7. CHAPTER 1 - Manifest Destiny’s Children
  8. CHAPTER 2 - The Quartermaster’s Depot
  9. CHAPTER 3 - The Preacher and the Preacher’s Daughter
  10. CHAPTER 4 - Sea of Grass
  11. CHAPTER 5 - Grandma’s Cattle
  12. CHAPTER 6 - His Majesty King Cotton
  13. CHAPTER 7 - Ricardo King, Owner of the Hacienda Gertrudis
  14. CHAPTER 8 - A Second Alamo
  15. CHAPTER 9 - The Great Cattle King of Texas
  16. CHAPTER 10 - Cause No. 1279
  17. CHAPTER 11 - Quieted in the Possession of His Lands
  18. CHAPTER 12 - The Succession
  19. CHAPTER 13 - The Unquiet Past
  20. CHAPTER 14 - Chapman v. King Ranch, Inc.
  21. Bibliography
  22. Index

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