pThis rare book is a historical record of the brands used by cattle ranchers in Wyoming in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Lavishly illustrated with original brand designs, it provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of the cowboy, and the complex system of branding and identification that governed the cattle industry in the American West. With its unique combination of art and history, this book is an essential reference for anyone interested in the cultural heritage of the American West.ppThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.ppThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity individual or corporate has a copyright on the body of the work.ppScholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made ge