Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Marshal |
Publication Information
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Author: Nelson, Vaunda Micheaux |
Illustrator: Christie, R. Gregory |
Title: Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Marshal |
Date: 2009 |
Publisher: Carolrhoda Books |
City: Minneapolis |
ISBN, paperback: 9780822567646 |
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ABE/ABLE:
Yes |
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Picture:
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General Information:
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Book Type(s):
biography and autobiography, nonfiction
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HSE Descriptor(s):
social studies
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Summary: |
The life of Bass Reeves, from slavery to US marshal, the most feared and respected lawman in the territories. This is a story of a remarkable African-American hero of the Old West. Actual photos, western vocabulary, timeline,further reading/websites, research and author's notes give additional information about the man and the era. |
Teaching Ideas: |
This book would make a nice addition to a text set on influential African Americans throughout history. Compare and contrast Reeves with other well known lawmen in the old West. |
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