The Historic Fort Worth Stockyards (Nancy and Ted Paup Ranching Heritage Series)

“The new interest in Fort Worth’s historic stockyards demands a new history, and who better to write that history than J’Nell Pate, the original historian of the district, in collaboration with professional photographer Carolyn Brown. This is more than dry business history; it is a people story, full of colorful characters and rousing stories, all profusely illustrated. It is everything you want to know about the Stockyards from its 1870s beginnings to its 21st century rebirth as a tourist destination.”—Richard Selcer, author of Fort Worth Stories and Photographing Texas: The Swartz Brothers, 1880–1918 — Richard Selcer

“I can think of no two people better qualified to tell the fascinating story of the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards, from their rough beginnings in the late 19th century to their revitalization as a major tourist destination in the 21st, than J’Nell Pate and Carolyn Brown. A recognized authority on the history of this area, Pate skillfully narrates the ups and downs of the stockyards, while Brown’s vibrant photos bring the story to life. All lovers of Fort Worth and Western Americana will treasure this book.”—Michael V. Hazel, author of Dallas: A History of Big D — Michael V. Hazel