Philip of Texas: A Story of Sheep Raising in Texas

"Philip of Texas: A Story of Sheep Raising in Texas" by James Otis is a tale of a boy's ambition and arduous journey in the early 1900s. Twelve-year-old Philip is given twelve ewes as payment for helping tend his family's flock. Philip's dream of owning a sheep ranch soon sets in. Eager to learn all of the information about sheep raising, he starts collecting as much information as he can when his family decides to move to Texas. The trials and tribulations of pioneering life in the American West, particularly cultivating sheep and herding cattle during a period of Texan evolution, are explored in the story. The family faces challenges like harsh weather and maintaining a flock of sheep. However, with hard work, the family makes the best and prevails.