1.  What does Worster mean by the term "pastoralism"?  How does pastoralism pertain to the history of the American West?

2.  What period was the golden era of western American ranching?  How can you characterize this period?

3.  What was the Taylor Grazing Act and why was it important?

4.  Describe some of the environmental consequences of ranching in the American west.  Why did Edward Abbey call the West a "cow-burnt wasteland"?