AMERICAN DUDE RANCH: A Touch of the Cowboy and the Thrill of the West

Dude ranching began in the 1880s when cattle ranches ruled the West. Men, and a few women, left the comforts of their eastern lives to experience the world of the cowboy. What began as a ranching survival strategy became a new industry, and as the 20th century progressed, the dude ranch wove its way into American life and culture. 30 pages of photos.