Ranching Women of Colorado: 17 Legendary Ladies

Ranching Women of Colorado: 17 Legendary Ladies

By Linda Wommack

The American West has always been known for strong women, and the state of Colorado is no exception. From the earliest days of settlement, Colorado women had a love for the land and built their homesteads and ranches. The Homestead Act of 1862 brought thousands west for free land, new beginnings, and a new way of life.

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Publisher: Caxton Press
Publish Date: 02/20/2020
Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780870046292
ISBN-10: 0870046292
Language: English

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The American West has always been known for strong women, and the state of Colorado is no exception. From the earliest days of settlement, Colorado women had a love for the land and built their homesteads and ranches. The Homestead Act of 1862 brought thousands west for free land, new beginnings, and a new way of life. For many, it was the dawn of a new dream, and no more so than for the female homesteader. At a time when most women's futures were tied to a husband's prosperity, it was a bold, courageous step for women to step out of the conventional norm and find ways to survive and thrive in the male dominated ranching industry.

About the Author

A Colorado native, Linda Wommack, is a Colorado historian and historical consultant. She has written eleven books on Colorado history, including Murder in the Mile High City, Colorado's Landmark Hotels, From the Grave; Colorado's Pioneer Cemeteries, Our Ladies of the Tenderloin; Colorado's Legends in Lace, Colorado History for Kids, Colorado's Historic Mansions and Castles and Ann Bassett, Colorado's Cattle Queen and Haunted History of Cripple Creek and Teller County.

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