Bill Kitt: From Trail Driver to Cowboy Hall of Fame

Bill Kitt: From Trail Driver to Cowboy Hall of Fame by D.L. "Jack" Nicol. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780615286266.

This story is a biography of William Kittredge "Bill Kitt" (1876-1958) and his mercurial rise from every day cowboy to one of the largest ranchers in the West. It also includes a history of the areas in Oregon, Nevada, and California where he operated; and the old methods, equipment, and jargon used in raising livestock. Its a look back into the lives of many people including Cowboy Hall of Fame and Rodeo Hall of Fame inductees, a movie star, All-American football player, Congressional Medal of Honor Ace, Hollywood stunt man, U.S. and state leaders, and the tragic deaths of Oregons top three officials.