"Unbranded" Quotes from Famous Books
... the Association was formed the rustlers were few in number, and confined their acts to branding the mavericks or unbranded yearlings with their own brands. They did not act in concert, and since the laws of the State require every brand to be registered, in order to establish ownership, the rustlers had as much right to their own brands as the legitimate cowmen. ... — Cowmen and Rustlers • Edward S. Ellis |