In this gripping Western tale, cowboys stand up for their rights against wealthy cattle owners in a fierce range war. The Day the Cowboys Quit, set in the Texas Panhandle in 1883, tells the story of a different kind of range war between cowboys and ranchers. The cowboys, refusing to be stigmatized as drinkers and exploited by cattle owners who don't pay liveable wages, face a new threat. The ranchers want to take away the cowboys' right to own cattle, believing it would lead to thieving. When rumors of this dictum spread - if you're a cowboy, you can't own a cow - the cowboys decide to rally and fight for their rights. They gather together and strike against the ranchers' oppressive rule. From seven-time Spur Award-winning author Elmer Kelton comes a Western novel of a fierce battle where cowboys stand their ground, fighting for respect and fair treatment in the unforgiving wilderness of the Wild West. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.