Ellen Elizabeth Hawkins: Mobeetie, Texas, 1886

ISBN-10
0606110372
ISBN-13
9780606110372
Category
Droughts
Pages
141
Language
English
Published
1997-01
Publisher
Turtleback
Author
Kathleen Duey

Description

In Texas in 1886, Ellen finds her desire to be a cattle rancher discouraged by family members who do not think it a proper choice for a girl, but she proves her worth when drought threatens the ranch.

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