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-colour photography commissioned for this volume, the Hearst Ranch and its many century-old ranch...

See the dramatic beauty of the Hearst Castle, a magnificent estate with gardens, terraces, pools and walkways spanning 127 acres. From a unique blend of European influence rose an architectural masterpiece which Hearst furnished with priceless art treasures from around the world.