Hearst Ranch: Family, Land, and Legacy

by Victoria Kastner

  Hearst Ranch offers readers an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the stunningly beautiful 82,000-acre cattle ranch surrounding William Randolph Hearst’s legendary Hearst Castle. Much of this spectacular landscape is still privately owned and has never been seen―but this book changes that. Through historical images from the vast Hearst archive and full-color photography commissioned for this volume, the Hearst Ranch and its many century-old ranch buildings and residences designed by Julia Morgan are revealed for the first time. Kastner’s engaging and insightful text shares new tales of the Hearst family, of the talented Morgan and her staff, of the many colorful ranch employees, and of the countless Hollywood movie stars who joined Hearst and Marion Davies as they went roughing it out on the ranch. Featuring stunning vistas of the California coastline and dramatic scenes of the Hearst cowboys in action, this book tells an unforgettable story and provides an in-depth look at a remarkable family and their love for one of the most beautiful places on Earth.<!--? prefix = o ns = "" /--> Praise for Hearst

“This handsome and lavishly illustrated book gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at the famous estate.” ― Chicago Tribune

 

Genres: History

240 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 2013

Reviews

[Peter Tillman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful book focuses on the Hearst Ranch rather than the better-known Castle. Photos are better than the text, which is a bit gushy. But the photos are really good....

[Brian · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another excellent installment in the series about Hearst Castle by Victoria Kastner. In this book, Kastner explores the way the Hearst cattle production is ran. It's a fascinating look at a way of life that virtually hasn't changed since the Hearst Ranch began. Once again, the pictures are breathtaking and add so much life to the book. Snippets of life on the ranch in its heyday are included, written by people who lived through those fascinating times. Very, very good reading.

[Alicia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have read many book on Hearst Castle, this is one of the best historical telling of the land. I appreciate the preservation of keeping it like they found it. I visit every year and would have hated to see a golf course 🤦‍♀️

[Joyce · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great account of the Hearst Ranch history.