A Ranchman's Recollections: An Autobiography
Publication: Chicago: The Breeder's Gazette, 1921. First Edition.
Notes: The title page continues: "in which unfamiliar facts bearing upon the origin of the cattle industry in the southwest and of the American packing business are stated and characteristic incidents recorded."
"Hastings was not a cowboy. University trained, he worked for Armour Packing, became internationally famous for his knowledge of bloodlines, and in 1902 was made manager of the SMS Ranches of Texas, where he helped change ranching from a gambler's adventure to a business science"—A. C. Greene, The Fifty Best Books on Texas.
"A portion of the book...is devoted to the packing industry and its history, illustrating the often close connection between the large outfits and the packing concerns"—William S. Reese, Six Score: The 120 Best Books on the Cattle Range Industry, #56.
Edition + Condition: First edition (first printing). A fine copy in a very near fine example of the unprinted glassine dust jacket. In a custom clamshell box from the late Tom Garner's collection.
Item No: #365262
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