Leader reported that “Ranger” Jones and his men were attacked at his ranch on July 30 on the Platte River‚ near Casper‚ Wyoming. The Indians had driven Jones and his men into a make shift dugout for two days and on August 1‚ Jones and his men made their way to John Iliff’s ranch which was about forty miles farther up the Platte River‚ were they were able to get rest‚ fresh horses and needed supplies before heading back. What is so ironic about the meeting of these to is that such a large and powerful
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The Texas Hill County My important Geographical location is the hill country‚ specifically the area between Wimberley and Fredericksburg‚ Texas. This area is full of different types of trees and wildlife. There are different lakes and a river that runs through it as well as ranches‚ farms‚ caves‚ and small family owned businesses such as the Luckenbach feed store and Alamo Springs Café. This location is important to me because I grew up here. I loved being able to run around in the trees and bushes
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Many of Stephen Crane’s stories reflect much of Mark Twain’s approach to Western stories. “The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky” depicts a East invasion of the West through small role changes in a small western town. The power of the Old West is giving way to the domesticating power of the East. Crane supports this through the description of events that unfold on the train‚ the couples actions after getting off the train‚ and the uneventful showdown at the end. The biggest indicator would be how Crane
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Steinbeck is showing how Curley’s wife emerges as a complex and interesting character. Although her purpose is rather simple in the book’s openings‚ she is been called “tramp‚” “tart‚” and “bitch”. These nasty comments are made by the people that dislike her and her appearances; this makes the reader feel sympathy for her. Later in the book Steinbeck become more complex. She is first introduced through rumours means that the reader already has a biased opinion of Curley ’s wife before she even enters
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Perhaps no other figure in American history has been more portrayed in myth and legend then Davy Crockett. He was among the most famous of the colorful characters of the American West. Generations of children grew up on his stories. He had a larger-than life image‚ with his coonskin cap and the rifle he called “Old Betsy.” He took many different roles during his life and was described as legendary reality he was a hero because he was a good leader and a story teller‚ he was a smart man‚ he volunteered
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Of Mice and Men A Comparison of Slim‚ Curly‚ and Crooks Slim Slim is the "prince of the ranch" (pg. 33) and a man held in the utmost view of respect. When we are first introduced to this character‚ he is described as a man whose "authority was so great that his word was taken on any subject‚ be it politics or love... His face was ageless... His ear heard more than was said to him‚ and his slow speech had overtones not of thought‚ but of understanding beyond thought." (pg. 33) Past his optimal
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Cameron Raney Miss Lena Thomas English IV 27 January 2016 Cattle Ranching Did you know that there are approximately 920 different breeds of cattle in the world? That’s why cattle ranching can be a great job. Cattle ranching is a good career for those who like the outdoors and animals that involves bull management‚ tips for profit‚ calving season‚ drought management‚ and animal activists. Bull management is the key to making an informed purchase when procuring a bull. And testing‚ planning and
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Ethnicities 150 Professor Brian Baker Spring‚ 2012 Extra Credit Pow Wow Highway I enjoyed this movie‚ based on a book by the same name by Davis Seals‚ a Native activist. The story is based in the mid to late 1970’s and begins on the Northern Cheyenne Tribe’s reservation in Lame Deer‚ Montana. The two lead characters‚ Buddy Red Bow (A. Martinez) and his acquaintance (who later in the film becomes his friend)‚ Philbert “Phil” Bono (Gary Farmer) travel to Santa Fe to rescue Buddy’s
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3/13/13 3 Breeds of Cute and Cuddly Cattle There are over 800 breeds of cattle that are recognized worldwide to choose from‚ however‚ three breeds that would work well in any herd are Red Angus‚ Chianina‚ and Maine Anjou. The Red Angus breed is a British breed. Both Maine Anjou and Chianina breeds are continental breeds. These three breeds have exceptional characteristics which they pass on to their progeny. Marbling‚ muscling‚ calving ease‚ and low birth rates are just a few of the aspects
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The Old West had many important legendary figures that have an important role today in history. Crazy Horse and Annie Oakley were some of them. They both decided to do some heroic acts that changed the life of many people. Those two heroes were willing to risk their lives to make a difference. Their determination‚ courage and bravery gave them the chance to do the best they could in the time of need. Crazy Horse by Larry McMurty is a superb biography that looks back across more than 120 years
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