Episode 52 - The Demise Of The Long Drive

from The Natural Curiosity Project · host Dr. Steven Shepard

In 1885, 350,000 head of cattle traveled overland from Fort Worth, Texas to Abilene, Kansas. In 1886, there were none. Why? This episode looks back at the great cattle drives of the American Southwest--and what led to their demise. The reasons will surprise you.

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