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Birds Gone Wild (And Other Stories of Arizona Ostrich Ranching)

Birds Gone Wild (And Other Stories of Arizona Ostrich Ranching)

Janelle Molony

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M Press Publishing
Año de edición:
2026
Materia
Historia de América
ISBN:
9798990511811
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A humorous pop history of 'feather farms' in Arizona, from boom to bust.Stories explore the introduction of ostriches to the American Southwest, the legacy of the state’s first birds, unlikely pioneers and their feather fortunes, a disastrous ostrich drive and other cowboy wrangling foibles, followed by a promising new opportunity for these prehistoric birds. You’ll learn things you never knew you needed to know. And soon, you’ll be unable to resist telling all your friends about the amazing past, present and future of ostriches in Arizona.Author:Janelle Molony, popularly known as the 'Hottie Historian,' is distinguished for her writing on Women, Wars and the American West. She is a 2024 American Writing Awards winner for U.S. History and a recipient of the WILLA Award from Women Writing the West.Official: www.JanelleMolony.com

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