Cattle Brands: a Collection of Western Camp-fire Stories

Set against the backdrop of a challenging year on the Old Western Trail, the narrative follows a cattle outfit stranded by high water in the rivers. As they wait for the South Canadian River to recede, they find themselves in the company of five other herds, all facing the same predicament. The dangerous conditions created by the swollen rivers delay their journey to Dodge, pushing their arrival to two weeks behind schedule. This story captures the struggles and camaraderie of cattle herding in the face of nature's obstacles.