"Once I herded cattle" is a collection of stories by the Ukrainian writer Mykola Kulish, which consists of autobiographical and artistic works. In his stories, the author adheres to a realistic style and reproduces colorful pictures of peasant life at the beginning of the 20th century. Kulish perfectly conveys the spirit of the Ukrainian hinterland of that time, its customs, traditions and daily life. The book "Once I Herded Cattle" will amaze you with its sincerity and inner truth that permeates every line, transporting the reader to ancient times, where there is always a place for love, friendship and loyalty to one's roots.