Offered in this lot are two (2) Books of the Old West, "On The Border With Crook" by John C. Bourke and "Owyhee Cattlemen 1878 1978 100 Years In The Saddle" by Mildretta Adams. "On the Border with Crook" has long been regarded as one of the best firsthand accounts of frontier army life. More than simply an account of General Crook, Bourke writes with unparalleled detail of the landscape of the Southwest, impressions on the forts and communities in Arizona Territory, and the hardships of frontier service, in addition to the exciting and honest accounts of combat. What is most impressive about Bourke’s work is the equal time he gives to both soldier and Native American alike, making "On the Border with Crook" the essential book for those interested in the history of the American frontier. Originally written in 1891, after serving over fifteen years (1870-1886) with General George Crook, Bourke sat down to write this memoir of his hero. He brings to life the frontier, the plains, and the Southwest as well as Native American heroes Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse, and Geronimo. Far more than a first-hand account of Crook's campaigns during the Plains Indian wars and in the Southwest. Alert, curious, and perceptive, Bourke brings to life the whole frontier scene. In crisp descriptions and telling anecdotes he recreates the events and landscapes through which he moved; he sketches sharp action-pictures not only of Crook and his fellow cavalrymen. Perhaps most important, Bourke shows us how General Crook was able to achieve his most remarkable victory—how this man of war won and deserved the trust of the tribes he had subjugated. "Owyhee Cattlemen 1878 1978 100 Years In The Saddle" chronicles the first hundred years of existence for the Owyhee Cattlemen's Association, the oldest such group in Idaho and one of the oldest in the entire United States. Formed in 1878 to protect Owyhee Mountain ranchers against warring Bannock Indians. This book also chronicles the first one hundred years of settlers to the area initially arriving due to the mining boom of the latter 19th century that dominated Idaho Territory. Silver City and Ruby City developed as boom towns. At its height in the 1880s, Owyhee County was among the most populous places in Idaho. Today it is among the least populous, at 1.4 persons per square mile. These two books are in good overall condition, "On The Border..." has a stamped gold gilt illustrated hardcover and gold gilt top edge, bottom edge and fore edge pages and measures 5.75"W x 8.5"L. "Owyhee Cattlemen..." measures 8.5"W x 11.5"L