The Espuela Land and Cattle Company: A Study of a Foreign-Owned Ranch in Texas (open access)

The Espuela Land and Cattle Company: A Study of a Foreign-Owned Ranch in Texas

Book containing the history of Spur Ranch and its London-based owners, the Espuela Land and Cattle Company. It covers topics including the founding of the ranch, its environs, expenses, personnel, conflicts with native peoples and neighbors, and life on the range.
Date: 1970
Creator: Holden, William Curry, 1896-
System: The Portal to Texas History
Log Cabin Village: A History and Guide (open access)

Log Cabin Village: A History and Guide

Book about the historical Log Cabin Village in Fort Worth, Texas. Includes the histories of the log cabins preserved in the Village, as well as information regarding everyday life in frontier Texas such as cabin construction and milling corn. Contains numerous pictures of log cabins, tools, and furniture from the period.
Date: 1980
Creator: Jordan-Bychkov, Terry G., 1938-2003
System: The Portal to Texas History