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The first settler to make permanent residence in the Abilene area arrived in 1856. From the humble beginnings of a prairie dugout, Abilene grew to be the first "cowtown" of the West. Joseph G. McCoyset up his stockyards in Abilene, and millions of cattle were driven up from Texas via the Chisholm Trail and shipped out on Union Pacific railcars. Abilene exploded into one of the wildest towns in the West. Several sheriffs tried to tame it, including Wild Bill Hickok, but gentrification came in the form of bankers and businessmen. During World War II , hometown hero Dwight D. Eisenhower led the Allies to victory and eventually became the 34th president of the United States. Today, Abilene plays host to thousands of visitors from around the world and celebrates its rich western heritage with the Chisholm Trail Day festival.

This chic Abilene Seamist decorative pillow is a modern touch to any sofa or bed. This throw pillow showcases a multicolor houndstooth design and a soft, American-made down-like fiber fill. Set includes: One pillowColor options: Beige/brown/blueRemovable coverCover closure: Hidden zipper closureEdging: Knife edgePillow shape: Rectangle Dimensions: 12.5 inches wide x 19 inches longCover: Linen/rayonFill: Down-like fiberLooks and feels like real feather and down with the benefit of being hypoallergenic Care instructions: Machine washableThe digital images we display have the most accurate color possible. However, due to differences in computer monitors, we cannot be responsible for variations in color between the actual product and your screen.

Update your luggage with this hip and unique Abilene Vintage rolling carry-on tote from Nicole Lee. The carry-on features a signature nameplate and and a metallic flip lock closure with reinforced hinges.Pattern: British flag, cafe Paris, leopard/cosmetic, postageMaterial: Faux leatherInterior dimensions: 15 inches high x 12.5 inches wideExterior dimensions: 15.8 inches high x 13.3 inches wide x 7.3 inches deepDepth: 7.3 inchesNicole Lee signature nameplateMetallic flip lock closureReinforced interior hingesCloth liningWheeledHandle measure 24-inches high

Rancher Cage Clayton was hired to track down a man who years ago had left a trail of destruction in his wake. Though he doesn`t know who his target is or what he looks like, Clayton does know that he`s is in Bighorn Point. Finding him shouldn`t be too hard.Clayton, hadn`t even arrived in Bighorn Point yet when he learned that Nook Kelly was the law there. Nook had a well-earned reputation as a gunslinger. This added a complication to Clayton`s plan, since Nook Kelly was not a man he`d want to aggravate. Clayton knew that in a gun battle between them, he`d end up the loser.Now there are two targets: the one Cage Clayton is looking for — and the one on his back.

Put your local coffee bar to the test with Coffee Basics! With thousands of coffee bars and restaurants serving an endless variety of blends, roasts, and brews, ordering a specialty coffee drink has become as daunting a task as selecting a fine wine. How can you distinguish between great coffee and great hype? Read Coffee Basics. Kevin Knox and Julie Sheldon Huffaker have filled this handy reference with hundreds of industry truths and trade secrets. You`ll learn the fundamentals of coffee buying, brewing, and tasting; and develop an aficionado`s ability to see beyond the expensive trappings of today`s coffee explosion. You`ll discover: The basic coffee facts: its origin, history, and many varieties Step-by-step methods for selecting, roasting, blending, and flavoring coffee "to taste" A coffee taster`s glossary Simple charts showing grind progression, relative grinding times, and regional characteristics The scoop on decaffeinated, organic, and espresso beans Specialty coffee recipes Lists of the best sources for beans and professional equipment Whether you make coffee at home or at a fine restaurant, Coffee Basics offers a bottomless cup of brewing knowledge and drinking pleasure.

An updated celebration of great coffee discusses the growing, roasting, grinding, and brewing of coffee, and provides more thn fifty recipes for a wide variety of coffee-compatible treats. Original.