For anyone interested in the history of the American West, the Brand Book Containing the Brands of the Bent County Cattle and Horse Growers Association is an essential resource. Published in 1885 and detailing the unique brands and marks used by the Association's members, this book offers a vivid portrait of the cattle and horse ranching industries that helped shape the region's culture and economy. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.