Friday, September 17, 2010

Bad News for Outlaws by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson


Bad News for Outlaws: the Remarkable Life of Bass Reaves, Deputy U.S. Marshal by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson--winner of the Coretta Scott King Award. This book tells the story of the legendary marshal who was born a slave and later commited his life to bringing outlaws to justice. He was feared and revered by those who knew of him and even took on the task of bringing his own son to justice. He helped tame the indian territory and ended his career on the police force of Muskogee, Oklahoma. This book reads very much like a tall tale but the events are true and tells an amazing story of a little known hero of the old west.

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