cattle-man

These are the things for which I have to forgive my old cattle-man his manifold shortcomings; they are heroic — so are the shortcomings, to be sure.

Vailima Letters 2005

He was a farmer, a cattle-man, a grafter of fruit-trees, a breeder of horses, a herder of sheep, a preacher, a physician.

Zane Grey, Romancing the West May, Stephen J. 1997

I have made inquiry of the cattle-man as to the scene in the hold of a steamer in a storm amongst the cattle.

Cattle and Cattle-breeders William M'Combie

There were reasons innumerable why he, a cattle-man, should avoid the appearance of dealing with the sheep faction, he reflected, grimly.

Judith of the Plains Marie Manning

That chap from Abilene was a Texas cattle-man, with hair as red as fire.

Wild Bill's Last Trail Ned Buntline

Costigan, the cattle-man, a strapping Irish giant, was clearing his throat with ominous sounds that suggested the tuning-up of a bass fiddle.

Judith of the Plains Marie Manning

And if Peter knew, doubtless every cattle-man in the country knew.

Judith of the Plains Marie Manning

Simpson, the origin of whose connection with the "XXX" was rather a sensitive subject with that outfit, had begun to take his duties as a cattle-man with grim seriousness; he was untiring in his labors; he spent long hours in the saddle, he took his turn at night herding, though he was old for this kind of work.

Judith of the Plains Marie Manning

Major Atkins was a cattle-man: her brother hated all cattle-men.

Judith of the Plains Marie Manning

He was Major Atkins, formerly a famous cavalry officer, but since his retirement a cattle-man whose herds grazed to the pan-handle of Texas.

Judith of the Plains Marie Manning