Bass reeves frontier marshal volume 1 kindle edition by phillips, gary, odom, mel, salmon, andrew, ferguson, derrick. Fort smith in honoring one of the men who hunted outlaws in the wild west. He usually either brought his outlaw in or left him dead. 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.
Morgan freeman brings bass reeves miniseries to hbo. Bass reeves was a paris, texasborn slave who become one of the toughest men of the frontier in history. He was a dogged tracker with a reputation for getting his man. Oct 11, 2014 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. Reeves had his own tonto of sorts an indian man and tracker he often rode with, when he was out capturing bad guys close to 3000 in all, during his years as a marshal, 14 of them he killed. The sculpture is bronzetone and made to look identical to the monument in fort smith, arkansas by. Reeves, born into slavery, served for 32 years under federal judge isaac c. Hollywood is joining fort smith in honoring one of the men who hunted outlaws in the wild west. The magnificent, bronze statue of the great africanamerican deputy u. The legend of bass reeves by gary paulsen scholastic. The hbo series watchmen has familiarized audiences with the reallife deputy us marshal bass reeves, an africanamerican lawman in the. Marshall, staunchly defended territorial law in the american west through many remarkable deeds.
Bass reeves and his family were slaves of arkansas state legislator william steele reeves. 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. A history of frontier justice in the indian territory, 18341896 author. Bass reeves was born in 1838 in crawford county, arkansas, a child of slaves. This is a brief history of bass reeves, one of the first africanamerican deputy united states marshals. Art burtons evidence to support his conclusion that reeves was the reallife lawman is pretty compelling. Bass reeves, born 1838, crawford county, arkansas, u. The upcoming lionsgate film hell on the border brings reeves story to life. Jan 27, 2010 former slave bass reeves, the first black u. Nkokheli, dressed as reeves, used the time to update freeman on the plans to build a reeves statue and on how the bass reeves legacy initiative works with area schools and other groups to raise awareness about the marshal. He was tall at 62, expert shooter with either hand.
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 was big, tall, and strong, wore a bushy mustache, and rode a powerful horse. Reeves was a deputy under leo bennett in the last years of the federal regime in oklahoma and also served in the old days of judge parker at fort smith. Marshal bass reeves appears as one of eight notable oklahomans, the most. This post was written by katy berube, who was a summer intern in textual processing. In february 2011, 82 citizens read the awardwinning book bad news for outlaws. Admired, feared, and respected by friends and foe alike, he achieved legendary status just as much for. Marshal bass reeves ever pulled on a criminal copy link facebook twitter reddit flipboard pocket bass reeves, wearing his iconic push broom mustache. When deputy marshal bass reeves began to sing softly to himself, people who knew him ran for cover. Reeves became a legendary lawman for judge isaac parker of the western district of arkansas federal court in fort smith, arkansas. Born to slave parents in 1838 in paris, texas, bass reeves would become the first black u. Aug 06, 20 bass reeves, he argues, was almost certainly the reallife inspiration for the lone ranger.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the adventures of bass reeves deputy u. Marshal bass reeves appears as one of eight notable oklahomans, the most feared u. Bass reeves crawford county, juli 1838 muskogee, 12 januari 1910 was. He spoke seven native american languages, and set records for apprehending and shooting outlaws. Us marshals museum searches for bass reeves relatives. Born to slave parents in 1838 in crawford county, arkansas, bass reeves would become the first black u. But of all the sheriffs of the frontier, one man stands out as a true hero. 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. Reeves, bass the handbook of texas online texas state.
Marshal bass reeves collectors grade ubertiwinchester 1873. Texasborn bass reeves roamed the american west for more than three decades, chasing murderers, thieves and whiskey smugglers. A 25foot work of art honors the illustrious lawman, believed to be the first black u. Born in 1838, bass reeves was a former slaveturnedlawman who served with the u. The marshals service is the oldest american federal law enforcement agency. Dave kennedy, curator of collections and exhibits, said recently the museum is still in search of bass. Bass reeves finally gets his hollywood moment in hbos. Honoring deputy us marshal bass reeves catalyst partners. You want the definition of a touch old west lawman. Us marshall bass reeves sculpture by harold holden the. The united states marshals service usms is a federal law enforcement agency within the u.
Buy bass reeves frontier marshal volume 2 book online at low. During his long career, he was credited with arresting more than 3,000 felons. Fort smith, arkansas, is quite proud of its history. Reeves was born into a paris, texas, slave family circa 1838, and was the first africanamerican to be commissioned a u. He was one of the first african americans to work in law enforcement west of the mississippi river. He faced some of the most murderous outlaws known to.
This book is a fictionalized story of bass reeves, the legendary black deputy u. 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. An uncommon reaction, you might think, but from many accounts it was best to steer clear of a singing bass reeves as. But burton also draws the connection between reeves and the lone ranger with the fact that many of the outlaws reeves captured were sent to a federal. Reeves worked in the indian territory for thirtytwo years.
Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Bass reeves was born into slavery in 1838 in crawford county, arkansas. The hbo series watchmen has familiarized audiences with the reallife deputy us marshal bass reeves, an africanamerican lawman in the old west. The life and legend of frontier marshall bass reeves. Bass reeves, he argues, was almost certainly the reallife inspiration for the lone ranger. Bass reeves july 1838 january 12, 1910 was an american law enforcement officer. George reeves in the battles of pea ridge 1862, chickamauga 1863, and missionary ridge. See the full list of bass reeves cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more.
He was born as a slave, but then escaped his abusive master. Bass reeves frontier marshal volume 1 kindle edition by. That reeves was also an african american who had spent his early life as a slave in arkansas and texas made his accomplishments all the more remarkable. During his time as a marshal, reeves caught more than 3,000 criminals. Bass reeves 18381910 was an african american sheriff in arkansas, who brought in hundreds of convicts. Nkokheli also has a hope for how reeves is treated in the hbo series. Apr 20, 2017 reeves had his own tonto of sorts an indian man and tracker he often rode with, when he was out capturing bad guys close to 3000 in all, during his years as a marshal, 14 of them he killed. Marshal bass reeves to be dedicated may 26 in pendergraft park honors one of the western frontiers greatest lawmen, and fort smiths historic ties to the u. Bass reeves was one of the first african american deputy u. A sculpture by celebrated western artist harold holden that pays tribute to the life and legacy of the feared african american us marshall, bass reeves. A western adventure from the author of the bass reeves stories kindle edition by ray, charles, thompson, paul l. Australia brazil canada china france germany italy japan mexico.
He worked mostly in arkansas and the oklahoma territory. Bass reeves worked a total of thirtytwo years as a deputy u. Marshal bass reeves, and he makes a compelling case. Maybe the law aint perfect, but its the only one we got, and without it we got nuthin bass reeves. Us marshals museum searches for bass reeves relatives ap news. 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. This project takes us to the classic old west to play out the life of frontier marshal bass reeves. 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. Reports regarding reevess activities and whereabouts. Marshals museum in fort smith has an impressive collection of guns and documents related to famed 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. Born into slavery, bass reeves became the most successful us marshal of the wild west. Jun 10, 20 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. Bass reeves simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
A black man becomes a united states deputy marshal in the 1875. Actor morgan freeman is one of the producers that will adapt the art t. This topic includes challenge, makeamap, makeamovie, creative coding, primary source, worksheet, and graphic organizer, available only on desktop andor tablet. He grew up in grayson, texas after his owner, william s. Owned by a man named george reeves, a farmer and politician, bass took the surname of his owner, like other slaves of the time. Sam bass was a deputy us marshal who worked the oklahoma territory in the days of judge paker. Nov 28, 2017 this is a brief history of bass reeves, one of the first africanamerican deputy united states marshals. Just in time for the release of disneys the lone ranger movie, the july issue of true west magazine has an intriguing article about the possible reallife model for the masked man. Apr 21, 2014 bass reeves was born in 1838 in crawford county, arkansas, a child of slaves. Morgan freemans bass reeves project finally gets a lift. Owned by farmer and politician george reeves, bass worked as water boy and later as his owners personal servant.
Feb 22, 2012 hollywood is joining fort smith in honoring one of the men who hunted outlaws in the wild west. He was also notable for being african american in a day and age where it was unheardof among lawmen. During the civil war, bass claimed to have fought under the leadership of william reeves son, col. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Bass reeves, a deputy united states marshal in old indian territory for over thirty years, is very ill at his home in the fourth ward and is not expected to live. Deputy marshal west of the mississippi river and one of the greatest frontier heroes in our nations history. Marshals service for 32 years at the turn of the 20th century in part of eastern oklahoma and western arkansas. The 2010 coretta scott king author award winner title of a book, article or other published item this will display to the public. Yet another miniseries adapted from a biography is in the planning stages at hbo. The life and legacy of the wild wests first black deputy marshal ebook. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more.
In 1860, reeves took the distraction of the civil war as an opportunity to escape and live among the indians. Marshal who served under the hangin judge, isaac c. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading bass reeves frontier marshal volume 1. Bass reeves was big, tall, and strong, wore a bushy mustache, and rode a powerful. But then the cloaked man reveals himself to be the legendary bass reevesthe reallife, first black deputy u.
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