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EPISODE · Feb 25, 2020 · 23 MIN

Drought in the Old West

from Dr. History's Tales of the Old West · host Dr. Ken Turner

Droughts on the Great Plains caused the death of thousands of cattle and bankrupt ranchers. With the building of dams, windmills and range management, ranchers were able to raise huge herds of cattle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Droughts on the Great Plains caused the death of thousands of cattle and bankrupt ranchers. With the building of dams, windmills and range management, ranchers were able to raise huge herds of cattle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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