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A Cowman's Wife

A Cowman's Wife

Rak, Mary Kidder

Paperback

Biographies GeneralAgricultureWomen's Studies

ISBN10: 1432571958
ISBN13: 9781432571955
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Mar 1 2007
Pages: 312
Weight: 1.01
Height: 0.70 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Cowman's Wife is a memoir written by Mary Kidder Rak, which chronicles her life as a wife of a cattle rancher in the American West during the mid-20th century. The book is a captivating and honest portrayal of the joys and challenges of living on a ranch, raising a family, and managing a business in a remote and rugged environment.Through her vivid and descriptive writing, Rak takes the reader on a journey through the seasons, from the harsh winters to the hot summers, and shares the daily routines and rituals of ranch life. She also delves into the intricacies of running a successful cattle operation, from breeding and raising the animals to marketing and selling the meat.But A Cowman's Wife is more than just a memoir of ranch life. It is also a story of love, family, and resilience. Rak shares her personal struggles and triumphs, including the loss of a child and the challenges of raising a large family in a remote area with limited resources. She also reflects on the changing times and the impact of modernization on the ranching way of life.Overall, A Cowman's Wife is a captivating and heartwarming memoir that offers a unique glimpse into a bygone era of American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the American West, ranching, or the human experience.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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