Little Britches: Father and I Were Ranchers by: Ralph Moody

Ralph Moody was eight years old in 1906 when his family moved from New Hampshire to a Colorado ranch. Through his eyes we experience the pleasures and perils of ranching there early in the twentieth century. Auctions and roundups, family picnics, irrigation wars, tornadoes and wind storms give authentic color to Little Britches. So do adventures, wonderfully told, that equip Ralph to take his father's place when it becomes necessary. (Note: The Lord's name is taken in vain during some cowboy language - you may want to rephrase when reading aloud.)

Book #1 of Ralph Moody's series.