Fort Worth has long been known as ""Cowtown.” In this crisp study,
Harold Rich makes clear how that nickname came about and how the
city owed its early prosperity to two economic forces: the
railroads and the stockyards. Anyone interested in Fort Worth or
urban history will find this story compelling."" - Ron Tyler,
former Director of the Texas State Historical Association and
author of Alfred Jacob Miller: Artist on the Oregon Trail
""Harold Rich’s fine book, an economic history of Fort Worth,
focuses on the years 1880-1920… [and] emphasizes the importance of
the railroads, the meatpacking industry, and Fort Worth’s military
activity. This commendable book, written with clarity and finesse,
is full of surprising tidbits and fascinating vignettes."" -
Central Texas Studies: Journal of the Central Texas Historical
Association Volume 1 and Volume 2
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