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Bob Kleberg and the King Ranch: A Worldwide Sea of Grass (Hardcover)

by John Cypher (Author)
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John Cypher spent 40 years (1948-88) on the King Ranch, most of the time as assistant to the president [Bob Kleberg]. Few people could be better qualified to lend an air of intimacy to a story about a 15-million-acre spread and the man who led it for more than 50 years. Bob Kleberg and the King Ranch combines a biography of Kleberg with the story of the postwar boom years that changed the King Ranch from a Mexican hacienda into a traditional South Texas cattle ranch and finally into an international corporate agribusiness. (Houston Chronicle )

Cypher writes ranch history and personal memories of 'The Boss' with affection and self-effacing loyalty. His easy conversational style makes life on a working ranch, the care and feeding of visiting celebrities and the field of international agribusiness both understandable and entertaining. If [Edna] Ferber were writing Giant today, she wouldn't need to visit the King Ranch. She could read Cypher's book. (San Antonio Express-News )

Cypher not only writes well but he is a great story teller and gives the reader probably the best of what will ever be known of the inner Bob Kleberg. (East Texas Historical Journal ) --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Nobody on this earth but you could have written this book with such intimate knowledge of the subject. You have given me insights and information I never had in forty years of devotion to the King Ranch. I salute you. (Tom Lea ) --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Product Details

  • Hardcover: 267 pages
  • Publisher: Univ of Texas Pr; 1st edition (April 1995)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0292711719
  • ISBN-13: 978-0292711716
  • Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.5 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,156,916 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars An entertaining and insightful look at true Texas history., December 21, 1998
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This is a great book for anyone interested in the cattle business, Texas history, or the politics of big business in the middle of this century. One need not be a rancher or cattleman to enjoy this book. I would highly recommend this book to anyone from any background.
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5.0 out of 5 stars unique insight to modern-day, multi-national ranch boss, March 2, 1998
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If you have an interest in the King Ranch, you should read this book.
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