The life and legend of frontier marshal bass reeves race and ethnicity in the american west paperback illustrated, april 1, 2008 by art t. It focuses on the true story of a littleknown marshal who patrolled the. The legend of bass reeves by author gary paulsen is a western written for young readers. Even though this book is mostly a work of fiction, it is hoped this book will help gain bass reeves the attention he deserves.
Bass reeves is a great american and african american the very few people know about and should get to know. Oct 25, 2019 in his 2006 biography black gun, silver star. A man who rose from slavery and escaped into indian territory, during the civil war, to become the most feared lawman of his times. Gary paulsen is the distinguished author of many critically acclaimed books for young people, his most recent books are brians hunt, the quilt. Wendy lamb books, 2006 recreates the mythology of u. Here is a quick description and cover image of book the legend of bass reeves written by gary paulsen which was published in 200688. Marshal bass reeves, a black man born into slavery who became the most successful lawman of the wild west, bringing hundreds of fugitives to justice with such courage and honor that he became a legend. Burton made the case that reeves may have been the reallife inspiration for the lone.
Black gun, silver star not only answers questions about bass reeves, the man, but it also provides insight into the incredible courage and extraordinary skill required in nineteenthcentury law enforcement. And though the laws of his country enslaved him and his mother, when he became a free man he served the law, with such courage and honor that he became a legend. Being the true and fictional account of the most valiant marshal in the west audible logo audible audiobook unabridged kindle. The legend of bass reeves mass market keplers books. He was the most successful federal marshal in the us in his day. Some parts of these events described are just to amazing like something out of a movie and the many obstacles this man had to overcome are reason to call. Marshals, quietly doing his job and bringing law to the indian territory. Ronit singhal author of book gary paulsen setting of book the book was placed in texas, arkansas, arizona, kansas, and oklahoma time of book 1850s to 1900s in 1881, the civil war began main characters of the book bass reeves george reeves. And though the laws of his country enslaved him and his mother, when he became a free man he served the law, with such courage and honor that he. The legend of bass reeves kindle edition by paulsen, gary. In a foreword to this compelling fictionalized biography appropriately subtitled, being the true and fictional. It focuses on the true story of a littleknown marshal who patrolled the old indian territory, now known as oklahoma. The longtime biographer was the first to pose the theory of bass reeves being the inspiration behind the fictional western hero in his 2006 book, black gun, silver star. Many heroic lawmen of the wild west, familiar to us.
Many heroic lawmen of the wild west, familiar to us through. From 1862 until 1907 bass reeves was a us marshall bringing in fugitives. This is a book that should become mandatory reading for any student of american frontier history. Burton author 381 ratings see all formats and editions. Being the true and fictional account of the most valiant marshal in the west hardcover published august 8th 2006 by wendy lamb books hardcover, 7 pages. He was the most successful federal marshal in the us in his. The legend of bass reeves by gary paulsen, paperback barnes. The legend of bass reeves by gary paulsen audiobook. Being the true and fictional account of the most valiant marshal in the west audible audiobook unabridged gary paulsen author, dion graham narrator, brilliance audio publisher 4. Many heroic lawmen of the wild west, familiar to us through television and film, were actually violent scoundrels and outlaws themselves. Aug 08, 2006 the legend of bass reeves being the true and fictional account of the most valiant marshal in the west. Listeners will truly understand why he became a legend.
The legend of bass reeves ebook written by gary paulsen. The legend of bass reeves by gary paulsen, paperback. This powerful combination of fact, adventure and imagination brings an unsung black hero of the west vividly to life, and captures the violence and drama of life. The historic legend of bass reeves really began when he was fiftyone. The legend of bass reeves by gary paulsen books on. In a life torn between family and duty, the story of bass reeves shines a bright light on one of the most legendary lawmen of the american west. The legend of bass reeves by gary paulsen penguin random. Smart as a whip, bass knows everything about running a ranch by the time he is a teen, and is a good rider and a good shot. He served for over thirty years and brought more than three thousand violent men to. The legend of bass reeves being the true and fictional account of the most valiant marshal in the west book. Bass reeves finally gets his hollywood moment in hbos.
Gary paulsens dramatic account of the life of bass reeves, through stories both real and imagined, makes him come alive as a boy and a man. And though the laws of his country enslaved him and his mother, when he became a free man he served the law, with such courage and honor that he became a. And though the laws of his country enslaved him and his mother, when he became a free man he served the law with such courage and honor that he was known and respected all over the indian territory. The legend of bass reeves kindle edition by paulsen. Three pages into the book it claims that this book is a work of fiction and any resemblance to any person living or dead is a coincidence. Being the true account of the most valiant marshal in the west what parents need to know. Bass reeves was born a slave in the 1830s american south. Being the true and fictional account of the most valiant marshal in the west by gary paulsen 2008, mass market at the best online prices at ebay. Reeves is the subject of the book, the legend of bass reeves, by gary paulsen, which features both true and fictional accounts of reeves. Marshals museum in fort smith, said the bass reeves fascination seems to have started with art burtons 2008 book, black gun, silver star. The us government needed someone familiar with the indian territory to be a marshall and they recruited bass reeves. Jan 01, 2012 a hero in the making young bass reeves is the first book in the life and legend of bass reeves.
The legend of bass reeves by gary paulsen audiobook audible. And though the laws of his country enslaved him and his mother, when he became a free man he served the law. By the time he was 10 years old, he was already performing heroic deeds as he saved the masters daughter and her friend from drowning and carried the injured friend back to the house. The author claims bass was born in 1824, 14 years earlier than other accounts. The legend of bass reeves by gary paulsen scholastic. Listen free to legend of bass reeves by gary paulsen with a. Great indepth study of this unknown lawman,and his amazing life keeping law and order. Dec 30, 2008 bass reeves was a black man, born into slavery.
Listen free to legend of bass reeves by gary paulsen with. On may 26th, 2012, a monument will be dedicated to bass reeves near the site of the new u. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the legend of bass reeves. Not the polished hollywood gleam on this story,but a detailed gritty account on the life of bass reeves a black us marshall who despite being born and raised a slave,moved on to hold office as a marshall,in the most dangerous part of the real wild west. The life and legend of frontier marshal bass reeves. Bass reeves is born a slave to the master, an alcoholic gambler with a noaccount ranch that bass and his mother keep running smoothly while the master drinks himself into oblivion and loses most of his money. The legend of bass reeves random house childrens books. Ten per cent of the proceeds of this book will be donated to that museum.
The legend of bass reeves book by gary paulsen 1 available. The life and legend of frontier marshal bass reeves, art t. Jan 03, 2006 bass reeves was an unknown legend among the parker deputy u. The legend of bass reeves has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace same low prices, bigger selection, more fun.
The legend of bass reeves book durham county library. The legend of bass reeves is the fictional life story of an african american slave right after the civil war. He was a dogged tracker with a reputation for getting his man. But of all the sheriffs of the frontier, one man stands out as a true hero. Also by gary paulsen see all books by gary paulsen. He rounded up hundreds of outlaws and was shot at countless times but was never hit. He also bass running away 20 years before the civil war while other nonfiction accounts claim he ran away during the civil war. A fastmoving, actionpacked western, based on the truelife of bass reeves. He reportedly killed 14 fugitives in the line of duty.
Burton has spent the better part of 20 years reclaiming the heritage of african americans in the american west, and has scoured through a wide range of primary sources including reeves federal criminal court cases available in the national archives, and account books at fort smith historic site to separate legend from fact and. Born into slavery, bass reeves became the most successful us marshal of the wild west. Gary paulsens dramatic account of the life of bass reeves, through stories both real and imagined, makes him. Gary paulsen is the distinguished author of many critically acclaimed books for young people, his most recent books are brians hunt, the quilt, molly mcginty. The legend of bass reeves by gary paulsen is a fantastic book that kept me turning the page. The life and legend of frontier marshal bass reeves race and ethnicity in the american west. Reeves escaped slavery, became a feared tracker and bounty man, then accepted a commission as the first black man west of the mississippi to wear the silver star of the us marshals service. He grew up tending to chores and animals while his mammy cooked and cleaned. Its a good book because bass is a unique character to read about. Some parts of these events described are just to amazing like something out. He was tall at 62, expert shooter with either hand. The legend of bass reeves hardcover nowhere bookshop. Bass was born a slave and was raised on a farm near paris, texas.
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