Cattle drives in the United States
Cattle drives were a major economic activity in the 19th and early 20th century American West, particularly between 1850s and 1910s.
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broader historical context
The Great Western Cattle Trail is a defining example of the cattle drive era, representing the peak of the long-distance livestock movement industry in the American West.
primary industry activity for Charles Goodnight
Goodnight was a central figure in the era of long-distance cattle drives, which moved millions of cattle from Texas to northern railheads.