William Lawre Chittenden

1862-1934 / USA

The Origin Of The Term Maverick

Hence to-day all stock unbranded
Bear that early settler's name,
Which was loved by 'free range Rustlers'
Ere the wire fences came.
'Mavericks' then were 'easy business'
And the capital was small!
Just a Rope and a Branding Iron,
And some riding-that was all!!
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