How many longhorns were unclaimed in Texas after the Civil War?

What was a major contributor (cause) that ended the glory days of the American cowboy?

How long would it take for a heard to establish a "rhythm" on the trail?

The end of the trail for many Texas cowboys were in towns like Austin, San Antonio, and Galveston.

More than half of all cowboys returned to Texas after a long drive to do it all over again the next year?

From the railroad towns, where were most of the cattle shipped off to?

Who took care of the horses on a cattle drive?

Brushpoppers chased down unbranded cattle and branded them for their boss.

The first day of the cattle drive was usually slow and easy, so that the heard was not stressed.