Cattle

"Cattle" by Onoto Watanna is a story set in the early 1900s on the sprawling Alberta ranches, where survival is a constant battle. Young Nettie Day steps up to manage her family's ranch after her father dies, facing hardships and the overbearing influence of Bull Langdon, a powerful and cruel rancher determined to control the cattle business. The story paints a picture of Alberta's landscapes and introduces us to characters dealing with tough ranching conditions. As Nettie works to protect her family's land, the novel explores themes of love, power struggles, and the unyielding nature of the land itself, highlighting the challenges faced by both people and animals.