Los Mesteños: Spanish Ranching in Texas, 1721-1821Describes the hundred years of Texas cattle ranching before Mexico and Texas gained independence, as well as background starting with the introduction of livestock into the region, and traces the influence of Spanish ranching on the industry since the efforts of the first Anglo settlers. |
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Livestock at Béxar Missions 1762 | 36 |
Cattle at La Bahía Missions 175883 | 37 |
Report of Roundup December 2 1780 | 220 |
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