Description: Bob and Helen Kleberg of King Ranch2017 by Helen Kleberg Groves Like-New Book & Very Good Dust jacket Bob and Helen Kleberg of King Ranch is a requisite addition to the library of any ranching, history, or Texana aficionado. King Ranch. The name is embroidered in the tapestry of Texas, rising from the sunbaked coastal plains in the infancy of the state itself. King Ranch is the inspiration of legends and speculation, tradition and history. Rawhide-tough through drought, Indian attacks, Civil War, and the Great Depression, among other trials, King Ranch is the Star of Texas. Now the memoirs of Helen King Kleberg Alexander-Groves, the only child of Bob and Helen Kleberg, give a personal glimpse of life on the storied ranch of the Kings and the Klebergs. This intimate and compelling book chronicles not only the history of the ranch but also the life of Bob and Helen Kleberg, the first family of cattle ranching. From the Santa Gertrudis, the first cattle breed developed in America and the first breed recognized worldwide in over a century, to the Triple Crown-winning Thoroughbred Assault, Bob and Helen Kleberg changed the ranching industry. The memoirs of "Helenita" open the door to the romance of Southwest cattle ranching, as well as the grit, glory, and inner workings of King Ranch in Texas and its ranches around the world. With over 200 vintage photographs, some by Toni Frissell and many by her close friend and fellow photographer Helen Kleberg herself, this lavishly illustrated portrait includes accounts of the Klebergs' famous hospitality, extended not only to the celebrities who were entertained regularly but also to the Kineños, the loyal ranch hands first brought to King Ranch by Captain King. Hemingwayesque photos depict hunting adventures in the Texas brush country--for which the ranch is still famous. Bob and Helen Kleberg of King Ranch is a view from the center of the King Ranch legacy, perpetuated now for some 150 years. Seller's Notes: This edition in unread, clean, tight condition. The dust jacket is in Very Good condition and has a bottom fade issue. Welcome to our store!We invite you to look around our store for collectibles, and other items. We promise out customers: 2-day processing, with careful packing, and delivery in a sturdy box, with tracking. See our shipping policies. Note: Combined Shipping: Yes, please send us a message for special arrangements. Boxed shipping is the preferred.Buy with confidence, please see our feedback. Thanks for stopping in! * The Golden Quill
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Book Title: Bob and Helen Kleberg of King Ranch
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Original Language: English
Item Length: 10.5in
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Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Item Height: 10 in
Personalized: No
Features: Illustrated
Topic: Ranching, Horse Farms, Cattle Ranches, Texas History, Famous Horse Ranches, King Ranch Horses
Item Width: 2 in
Signed: No
Ex Libris: No
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Publisher: Trinity University Press
Intended Audience: Young Adults, Adults
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Publication Year: 2017
Type: Novel
Author: Helen Kleberg Groves
Genre: History, Biography & Autobiography, Texas, Cattle Ranches, Ranching
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Item Weight: 2 lbs
Number of Pages: 288
