Vandevert: The Hundred Year History of a Central Oregon Ranch

When Vandevert Ranch was founded in 1892 Central Oregon held one person for every three square miles of land. Deschutes County did not yet exist and neither did the city of Bend. As the Vandeverts contributed to the growth of civilization around them the ranch became a landmark and three generations of Vandeverts became beloved and respected members of the community. Vandevert presents Bill Vandevert – cowboy bear hunter log home builder part time sheriff and father of eight children. It describes cattle and timber operations through three generations the building of a one-room schoolhouse nearby army training in World War II and the development of the modern ranch with spectacular custom log homes. In clear and entertaining prose the book relates an essential part of the Oregon story.