RANCHING IN 

 THE CANADIAN WEST 



CHAPTER I 



OUTFIT — SUITABLE DISTRICTS — PROBATIONARY 

 HIRED MAN — FRIENDLY ADVICE 



A few words to the intending rancher would not be 

 out of place here in regard to his outfit, and the best 

 way of gaining some knowledge of the details con- 

 cerning the business he proposes to take up on the 

 Canadian prairie. 



Outfit. 



My advice to all would-be settlers is — leave your 

 riding-breeches at home. Oh yes, you'll have 

 plenty of horse exercise — more than you want some- 

 times ! — but the English pattern of garment is 

 totally unsuited to the country and climate. Good 

 strong woollen clothes you will find the most useful 

 for wear on all occasions when not at work, but on 

 the ranch the most durable material is undoubtedly 

 that used for the manufacture of overalls and 



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