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A01=Rachel Herbert
alberta
Author_Rachel Herbert
beef cattle
canadian author
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early 20th century
economic
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family life
farm
feminism
great depression era
history
pioneer
prairies
pre confederation
ranchers
ranching
rural
sacrifices
western canada
women
Product details
- ISBN 9781552389119
- Weight: 128g
- Dimensions: 157 x 224mm
- Publication Date: 29 Sep 2017
- Publisher: University of Calgary Press
- Publication City/Country: CA
- Product Form: Paperback
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Settler ranching in southern Alberta conjures the image of a lone cowboy riding through the foothills or a stoic ranch hand roping errant cattle. But women have always played an integral part in the cattle industry, often working without recognition or support to meet the challenge of the frontier.
Ranching Women in Southern Alberta examines the rhythms, routines, and realities of women's lives on family ranches. As these ranches replaced the large-scale cattle operations that once covered thousands of acres, women were called upon to ensure not only the ongoing economic viability of their ranches, but also the social harmony of their families and communities. At the same time, ranching women enjoyed personal freedoms and opportunities unknown to their urban and European contemporaries.The great-granddaughter of pioneer ranchers, Rachel Herbert brings a unique insight to the stories of these brave and talented women who carved a role for themselves and their daughters during the dawn of the family ranch.
Ranching Women in Southern Alberta examines the rhythms, routines, and realities of women's lives on family ranches. As these ranches replaced the large-scale cattle operations that once covered thousands of acres, women were called upon to ensure not only the ongoing economic viability of their ranches, but also the social harmony of their families and communities. At the same time, ranching women enjoyed personal freedoms and opportunities unknown to their urban and European contemporaries.The great-granddaughter of pioneer ranchers, Rachel Herbert brings a unique insight to the stories of these brave and talented women who carved a role for themselves and their daughters during the dawn of the family ranch.
Rachel Herbert was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta. The great-granddaughter of pioneer ranchers, she returned to her roots and the family ranch near Nanton, Alberta. At historic Trailâs End Ranch she raises and markets old-fashioned grass-fed beef and chases her two free-range kids. When sheâs not feeding cows, or kids, she can be found reading, riding, or getting her hands dirty in the garden or on the ranch.
