The Outlet

In the years following the Civil War, Texas cattlemen faced a pressing challenge: finding a market for their vast surplus herds. This narrative follows Don Lovell, a seasoned trail drover, as he assembles his forces for a monumental drive northward to fulfill a government beef contract. From the bustling streets of San Antonio to the rugged trails leading to the Dakota badlands, the story captures the grit and determination of the cowboys who braved the elements, managed thousand-horse remudas, and navigated the shifting landscape of the American West. It is a tale of ambition, camaraderie, and the relentless pursuit of an outlet for the cattle that defined an era.

A public-domain text edition with newly prepared typography and a typographic cover. Original printed illustrations are not reproduced.