Dude Ranches of the American West [Hardcover]

David R. Stoecklein (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2004

David Stoecklein's latest book showcases more than twenty-five dude ranches across the American West. Each ranch has a rich history and a family heritage that goes back many years. The photographer captures the spirit of each one. The genuine, personal Western hospitality that has helped ranch guests feel a part of the ranch family since the late 1880s shines through in these images. All of the ranches are in amazing settings and most are quite remote. This gorgeous book allows the reader a glimpse into the dude ranching industry and all it has to offer.

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David Stoecklein's latest book showcases more than 25 dude ranches across the American West. Each ranch has a rich history and a family heritage that goes back many years. The photographer captures the spirit of each one. Dude ranching is a unique western experience. All of the ranches are in amazing settings and most are quite remote. The genuine, personal western hospitality that has helped ranch guests feel a part of the ranch family since the late 1880s shines through in these pages.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 320 pages
• Publisher: Stoecklein Publishing; 1st edition (June 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1931153612
• ISBN-13: 978-1931153614
• Product Dimensions: 12 x 11.8 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,641,944 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A coffee-table book sure to please aficionados of the American West, April 11, 2007

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dude Ranches of the American West (Hardcover)

Dude Ranches of the American West is a panoramic, full-color photography exhibit of more than 25 dude ranches across the American West. Each ranch has its own history; most are fairly remote. Photographs capture sweeping natural expanses, wildlife, the tools of the dude ranch trade, the men and women who work hard looking after livestock, and much more. Though a brief amount of text introduces the reader to each ranch and its impressive history, Dude Ranches of the American West is primarily a photographic extravaganza. A coffee-table book sure to please aficionados of the American West, brimming cover to cover with vibrant energy and respect for the land.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My wife loved it!!!!, January 18, 2007

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Larry R. Martin "texasbob" (Wilmington, North Carolina United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dude Ranches of the American West (Hardcover)

Bought as a Christmas gift for my wife, she loved it! Impressive set of photographs of the best dude ranches in the nation!