An American Saga: William George Hughes, 1859-1902

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Biographical account of William George Hughes including his immigration from Britain, how he learned the ranching industry, and how he ran a successful sheep and horse ranching operation in Kendall County. The text is based on letters, interviews, newspaper articles, and other sources. Index starts on page 241.

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xii, 242 p. : ill., ports. ; 29 cm.

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Perry, Garland A. 1994.

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  • Main Title: An American Saga: William George Hughes, 1859-1902
  • Added Title: A Pioneer Texas Rancher: His Life, His Times, His Story

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Biographical account of William George Hughes including his immigration from Britain, how he learned the ranching industry, and how he ran a successful sheep and horse ranching operation in Kendall County. The text is based on letters, interviews, newspaper articles, and other sources. Index starts on page 241.

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xii, 242 p. : ill., ports. ; 29 cm.

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Contents: Chapter I. Boy Immigrant -- Chapter II. Basics of Ranching -- Chapter III. A "Real Life" Farmer/Rancher -- Chapter IV. Frontier Living -- Chapter V. Learning and Growing -- Chapter VI. Growth and Change -- Chapter VII. Significant Events -- Chapter VII. Community Involvement -- Chapter IX. Zenith of Success -- Chapter X. Tragedy Strikes

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  • ISBN: 0964619601
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Perry, Garland A. An American Saga: William George Hughes, 1859-1902, book, 1994; Boerne, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1385075/: accessed May 29, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Patrick Heath Public Library.

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