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Contents List of Illustrations ix Preface xi 1. Webb County, Texas 1 2. The Antonio Salinas Family of Webb County, Texas 7 3. Life on the Rancho Las Blancas 27 4. The Move to Encinal 40 5. Young Juan Takes Over and the Roping Starts in Earnest 49 6. Juan Goes on the National Circuit 63 7. Circuit Experiences 78 8. Anthony Salinas Destined to Be World Champion Calf Roper 98 9. World War II Adjustments 103 10. After Ten Years, the Party’s Over 107 11. Settling a Score at the Salinas Ranch 116 12. Leading a Cattleman’s Life 121 13. A Real True Friend 128 14. Employees, Good and Bad 135 15. Accolades and Kudos 153 16. The Last Years, Travels with Juan 161 17. The End and the Almost-Fight 182 Index 187 ...

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