Loyal to the Land : The Legendary Parker Ranch, 1750-1950
by
Billy Bergin
Book Details
Format
Hardback or Cased Book
ISBN-10
0824826922
ISBN-13
9780824826925
Publisher
University of Hawai'i Press
Imprint
University of Hawai'i Press
Country of Manufacture
US
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
May 14th, 2003
Print length
368 Pages
Weight
1,112 grams
Dimensions
24.60 x 20.70 x 3.00 cms
Ksh 7,400.00
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In this sweeping history of one of the United States' largest working ranches, the Big Island of Hawaii's Parker Ranch, Bergin discusses the important Hispanic vaquero roots of ranching in Hawaii. He then goes on to relate the histories of the five foundation families and their contributions.
Loyal to the Land is a sweeping history of one of the United States'' largest working ranches, the Big Island of Hawai''i''s Parker Ranch. In this wide-ranging and insightful book, illustrated with more than 250 historical photos, Dr. Billy Bergin first discusses the important Hispanic vaquero roots of ranching in Hawai''i. He then relates the histories of the five foundation families, providing information on key members who contributed to the Ranch''s success. The balance of the book examines every aspect of Parker Ranch development: management, labor, improvements and diversification of livestock, veterinary and animal care programs, and the Ranch''s role and influence on the Big Island and the state.
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