The Cattle King: A Dramatized Biography by Edward F. Treadwell is a book that tells the story of John W. Iliff, a cattle baron who played a significant role in the development of the American West during the late 19th century. The book is a dramatized biography, which means that it presents Iliff's life in a narrative form that reads like a novel.The book begins by introducing Iliff as a young man who leaves his home in Ohio to seek his fortune in the West. He eventually settles in Colorado and becomes a cattle rancher. The ...
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The Cattle King: A Dramatized Biography by Edward F. Treadwell is a book that tells the story of John W. Iliff, a cattle baron who played a significant role in the development of the American West during the late 19th century. The book is a dramatized biography, which means that it presents Iliff's life in a narrative form that reads like a novel.The book begins by introducing Iliff as a young man who leaves his home in Ohio to seek his fortune in the West. He eventually settles in Colorado and becomes a cattle rancher. The book follows Iliff's rise to power as he acquires more and more land and cattle, and becomes one of the wealthiest men in the region.The book also explores the challenges that Iliff faced as a cattle baron. He had to deal with harsh weather conditions, cattle rustlers, and conflicts with Native American tribes. The book also delves into Iliff's personal life, including his relationships with his family and his love interests.Throughout the book, Treadwell uses vivid descriptions and dialogue to bring Iliff and the American West to life. The book is well-researched and provides a detailed look at the history of the American West during the late 19th century.Overall, The Cattle King: A Dramatized Biography is an engaging and informative book that will appeal to anyone interested in the history of the American West, cattle ranching, or the life of John W. Iliff.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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