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Title: From Can See to Can't: Texas Cotton Farmers on the Southern Prairies

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Paperback, 1997

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Language:        English

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Length:        316 Pages
Weight:        1.6 Pounds
Height:         9.3 Inches
Width:          6.3 Inches
Thickness:    0.8 Inches



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Cotton farming was the only way of life that many Texans knew from the days of Austin's Colony up until World War II. For those who worked the land, it was a dawn-till-dark, "can see to can't," process that required not only a wide range of specialized skills but also a willingness to gamble on forces often beyond a farmer's control--weather, insects, plant diseases, and the cotton market.
This groundbreaking book offers an insider's view of Texas cotton farming in the late 1920s. Drawing on the memories of farmers and their descendants, many of whom are quoted here, the authors trace a year in the life of south central Texas cotton farms. From breaking ground to planting, cultivating, and harvesting, they describe the typical tasks of farm families--as well as their houses, food, and clothing; the farm animals they depended on; their communities; and the holidays, activities, and observances that offered the farmers respite from hard work.
Although cotton farming still goes on in Texas, the lifeways described here have nearly vanished as the state has become highly urbanized. Thus, this book preserves a fascinating record of an important part of Texas' rural heritage.



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Book Details Summary: The title of this book is From Can See to Can't: Texas Cotton Farmers on the Southern Prairies and it was written by Thad Sitton, Dan K. Utley. This edition of From Can See to Can't: Texas Cotton Farmers on the Southern Prairies is in a Hardcover format. This books publish date is September 1997 and it has a suggested retail price of $25. There are 316 pages in the book and it was published by Univ of Texas Pr. The 10 digit ISBN is 0292777205 and the 13 digit ISBN is 9780292777200. For the most current lowest price, Click Here.