Bass reeves was often called one of the bravest men this country has ever known. Amazon best books of the month, november 2009 tales of the wild west dont get any better than the life and times of bass reeves, the first africanamerican deputy u. Maresciallo ditalia was a rank in the royal italian army regio esercito. Reeves worked in the indian territory for thirtytwo years. The upcoming lionsgate film hell on the border brings reeves story to life. Marshall, staunchly defended territorial law in the american west through many remarkable deeds. The book uses old west language to tell the story of reeves.
Deputy marshal west of the mississippi river and one of the greatest frontier heroes in our nations history owned by a man named william reeves, a farmer and politician. Volume i chronicles his life from winnign shooting matches in early childhood to traveling with his master, living with native americans in indian territory, and finally becoming a u. Reeves, born into slavery, served for 32 years under federal judge isaac c. Bass reeves arrested 3,000 felons, killed 14 men, and was never shot himself. In honor of this heroic legacy, and in cooperation with noted author and historian art burton, the u. Historians estimate that one in four cowboys was african american, though. The american old west was a fertile cauldron for myth and legend, producing such fantastical figures as paul bunyan and pecos bill. Fox news and the discovery channel plan separate documentaries this summer about the legendary u. When deputy marshal bass reeves began to sing softly to himself, people who knew him ran for cover. Us marshals museum searches for bass reeves relatives. A black man becomes a united states deputy marshal in the 1875 west. Among those he captured was bob dozier, a murderer and cattle and horse thief who eluded reeves for several years. Dave kennedy, curator of collections and exhibits, said recently the museum is still in search of bass.
Marshal bass reeves ever pulled on a criminal a particularly glorious example of fake it til you make it. During his long career, he was credited with arresting more than 3,000 felons. It looks like we dont have any cast and crew for this title yet. Bass reeves crawford county, juli 1838 muskogee, 12 januari 1910 was. Reeves was a deputy us marshal in the old indian territory for. You will follow him from as he meets famous people of the time. David gyasi, left, as bass reeves and ron perlman in hell on the border 2019. Born to slave parents in 1838 in paris, texas, bass reeves would become the first black u. Bass reeves frontier marshal volume 1 by gary phillips. Although reeves was an africanamerican and illiterate, he brought in more outlaws from eastern oklahoma and western arkansas than anyone else, according to the book, black gun, silver star. See more ideas about african, black history and black cowboys.
Morgan freeman brings bass reeves miniseries to hbo. Bass reeves relative donates gun and badge talk business. This epic, actionpacked western tells the incredible true story of bass reeves david gyasi, the first black u. Us history black history george custer george armstrong old. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Marshal whose devotion to duty was beyond reproach. Marshal museum, and the bass reeves legacy initiative, wellington ltd is proud to honor this true american western hero by introducing the deputy u. Bass reeves, the first black commissioned united states deputy marshal west of the mississippi river, was born to slave parents in july 1838 in arkansas. Marshals named him one of the nations 15 most wanted. It was a beautiful, but warm, saturday morning, likely akin to ones in the late. Born into slavery, bass reeves became the most successful us marshal of the wild west. As recounted in art burtons biography black gun, silver star.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Reeves, bass the encyclopedia of oklahoma history and culture. The life and legend of frontier marshall bass reeves. This is a custom 12 figure commemorating a real american hero of the old west, baz bass reeves. The life and legend of frontier marshal bass reeves, one day reeves was running down a pair of texan murderers when they got the. The hbo series watchmen has familiarized audiences with the reallife deputy us marshal bass reeves, an africanamerican lawman in the. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Deputy marshal west of the mississippi river and one of.
Baz bass reeves deputy us marshal custom 12 figure. Based on recent news, the next few months and years could be all about that bass reeves. Honoring deputy us marshal bass reeves catalyst partners. Hollywood is joining fort smith in honoring one of the men who hunted outlaws in the wild west. Dramatic recreations produced by lionheart filmworks and directed by kevin r. Black gun, silver star tells bass reevess story for the first time, sifting through fact and legend to discover the truth about one of the most outstanding peace officers in latenineteenthcentury americaand perhaps the greatest lawman of the wild west era. Marshal by vaunda micheaux nelson is a great read, especially for 35 grade students who may be reluctant or uninterested readers. Bass reeves escaped numerous assassination attempts on his life, he was the most feared deputy u. Montgomery lauren hanzelka university of northern iowa bad news for outlaws. Born to slave parents in 1838 in crawford county, arkansas, bass reeves would become the first black u. A finalist for the 2007 spur award, sponsored by the western writers of america, black gun, silver star tells bass reeves.
An uncommon reaction, you might think, but from many accounts it was best to steer clear of a singing bass reeves as. During his time as a marshal, reeves caught more than 3,000 criminals. Originally created in 1924 by italian dictator benito mussolini for the purpose of honoring generals luigi cadorna and armando diaz, the rank was granted to several other general officers from 1926 to 1943. This post was written by katy berube, who was a summer intern in textual processing. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Bass reeves was one of the first african american deputy u. Bass reeves worked a total of thirtytwo years as a deputy u.
Grant appointed judge isaac parker judge of the western district of arkansas, which included the territory, parker was intent upon bringing. Marshal bass reeves, born as a slave in arkansas, grew up in lamar and grayson counties, texas, where he belonged to col. Reeves according to research is the only deputy on record who started working for parkers court in 1875 and worked up to statehood in 1907. Marshal from his days as a slave to becoming an unsung hero. He escaped to indian territory after severely beating his young master in a dispute over cards and lived among the five civilized tribes, especially the creeks. In the early days of the character, the mask covered the lone rangers entire face, which may have been a homage to bass reeves above, if indeed the character was based on the frontier deputy marshal. Reeves became a legendary lawman for judge isaac parker of the western district of arkansas federal court in fort smith, arkansas. The crowd gathered on the lawn adjacent to the old federal courthouse in fort smith, arkansas, where judge isaac c. Marshal bass reeves was arguably the greatest lawman and gunfighter of the west, a man who served as a marshal for 32 years. The italian military rank of maresciallo is classified as a subofficer and is the highest rank of noncommissioned officer in the italian armed forces, higher than the rank of sergeant but lower than that of ensignsecond lieutenant. Jeffrey winston forrest, 47, is wanted by the taylor county sheriffs department in abilene, texas, for two counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child, bail jumping, and failure to appear. A legendary lawman on the western frontier who rode for judge isaac parker. Deputy marshal west of the mississippi river and one of the greatest frontier heroes in our nations history.
The life and legend of frontier marshal bass reeves, written by art burton. Nov 7, 2018 bass reeves july 1838 12 january 1910 was one of the first african americans possibly the first to receive a commission as a deputy u. By 1875, reeves and his family were living back in western arkansas, and it was there that he was approached to apply for a position as a deputy u. Bass reeves july 1838 january 12, 1910 was an american law enforcement officer. Bass reeves lawman bass reeves trilogy book 2 ebook. He worked mostly in arkansas and the oklahoma territory. April 08, 2020 the manhunt for a former youth minister turned fugitive intensified today as the u.
But of all the sheriffs of the frontier, one man stands out as a true hero. Bass reeves lawman is the second of a trilogy based on the true life of bass reeves, the first black us marshal west of the mississippi. Marshals museum in fort smith has an impressive collection of guns and documents related to famed deputy u. Bass reeves worked to bring about law and order to a terrible area, but when a democratic government was set up, it was worse than before for bass, brady said. Bass reeves deputy united states marshal art burtons. Deputy marshal bass reeves was born into slavery but ran away and headed north to the indian territory where lived with the creek and seminole becoming fluent in all the languages of the five civilized tribes. In 1875, indian territory, in what is now the state of oklahoma, was a haven for thieves, swindlers, and murderers. Owned by a man named george reeves, a farmer and politician. A 25foot work of art honors the illustrious lawman, believed to be the first black u. Actor morgan freeman is one of the producers that will adapt the art t. Marshal bass reeves appears as one of eight notable oklahomans, the most. Marshal bass reeves collectors grade ubertiwinchester 1873.
In february 2011, 82 citizens read the awardwinning book bad news for outlaws. The hbo series watchmen has familiarized audiences with the reallife deputy us marshal bass reeves, an africanamerican lawman in the old west. This project takes us to the classic old west to play out the life of frontier marshal bass reeves. By the time clayton moore took on the persona of the lone ranger for the 1950s abc series, the black mask covered only his eyes next slide. This is a brief history of bass reeves, one of the first africanamerican deputy united states marshals. Maybe the law aint perfect, but its the only one we got, and without it we got nuthin bass reeves. Reeves, bass the handbook of texas online texas state. Tales of the talented tenth, volume one tells the story of bass reeves, an escaped slave who became one of the most successful lawman of the old west. This is a powerful nonfiction book trailer about a slaves determination to be a defender of law and order.
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